Legal Definitions - archive

Definition: An archive is a place where important records are kept and preserved. It can also refer to the collection of these records.

Examples:

• The National Archives in Washington, D.C. is an archive that houses important historical documents such as the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.
• The university library has an archive of old newspapers dating back to the 1800s.
• The company's archive contains all of its financial records from the past 50 years.

These examples illustrate the different types of archives that exist, including those that preserve historical documents, those that collect newspapers and other publications, and those that keep important business records.