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合同副本
hétóng fùběn
duplicate copy of a contract
请将合同副本交给律师审核。
Please submit a duplicate copy of the contract to the lawyer for review.
Law
formal
A secondary copy of a contract, identical in content to the original, used for reference or record-keeping.
根据公司规定，所有合同必须保留一份副本存档。
According to company regulations, a duplicate copy of every contract must be kept on file.
法院要求提供合同副本作为证据。
The court requested a duplicate copy of the contract as evidence.
In legal contexts, a '合同副本' is distinct from the '合同原件' (original contract) and serves as a verified duplicate.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Distinguishing '副本' from '复印件'
'合同副本' implies an officially verified duplicate, often stamped or certified, whereas '复印件' simply means a photocopy without legal validation.
Gold Rule
Legal Document Duplication
In legal contexts, always clarify whether a '合同副本' is a certified duplicate (with seals/stamps) or an uncertified photocopy to avoid disputes.
Word Origin
合同 (contract) + 副本 (duplicate/copy). The term combines legal terminology with administrative conventions for document management.
Usage Notes
In Chinese business and legal contexts, '合同副本' is a standard term for a duplicate copy retained for administrative or legal purposes. It is not a verbatim translation of 'duplicate' in all contexts; the emphasis is on legal or procedural duplication.
Word Breakdown
合同
contract
root副本
duplicate/copy
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