ancient

ancient, adj. Evidence. Having existed for a long time without interruption, usu. at least 20 to 30 years (ancient deed) (ancient map). • Ancient items are usu. presumed to be valid even if proof of validity cannot be made. Fed. R. Evid. 901(b)(8). [Cases: Evidence 372. C.J.S. Evidence §§ 1010–1012, 1014–1015.]

ancient, n. A senior member of an Inn of Court or of Chancery.

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译员Clara，毕业于国内知名法学院，擅长翻译有关建筑领域的法律文件。