См. также: general provisions, generally accepted accounting practice, general director, general welfare
A certified copy is a copy (often a photocopy) of a primary document, that has on it an endorsement or certificate that it is a true copy of the primary document. It does not certify that the primary document is genuine, only that it is a true copy of the primary document. (Wikipedia)
“I cannot accept an apology that seems to have been made for the sake of appearances rather than out of any genuine contrition,” he said. (The Times)
‘If [Leighton] is awarded the contract for the (main) project by [SOC], and [Leighton] does not subsequently adhere to the terms of this MOA and is accordingly in breach hereof, [Leighton] shall pay to [Unaoil] liquidated damages in the total amount of USD 40,000,000. After careful consideration by the Parties, the Parties agree such amount is proportionate in all respects and is a genuine pre-estimate of the loss that [Unaoil] would incur as a result of [Leighton’s] failure to honour the terms of the MOA.’ (The In-House Lawyer)
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said this didn't reflect a genuine increase in crime. (BBC News)
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