official document; public document; archives
Refers to documents created or held by government offices or public institutions. Can also refer to archival records in an official context.
I requested disclosure of an official document.
This public document is preserved in the National Archives.
A city hall employee drew up the official document.
The government decided to disclose that official document.
An employee is suspected of tampering with the official document.
This official document is stored at the National Archives.