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Dictionary
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Def: an individual human, usually an adult
Example: A person or persons unknown carried out this robbery.
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The plural is 'people' but in formal or official language the form 'persons' is used.
Sometimes used in combination especially by those who prefer to avoid man in compounds applicable to both sexes 'chairperson', 'spokesperson'.
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wanted person
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missing person
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natural person
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legal person
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| dic_connotations |
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