on the books
The phrase "on the books" indicates something that is officially recorded or documented, often in legal, business, or financial contexts.
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Definition
B2General
(formal)Officially recorded or documented.
Example
- The new policy is now on the books.
B2Employment
(business)Formally employed or registered as a member of an organization.
Example
- She is on the books of the company as a full-time employee.
C1Accounting
(technical)Recorded in the financial records of a company.
Example
- The expense was properly documented on the books.
C1Law
(legal)Included in the official legal records or statutes.
Example
- The new legislation is now on the books.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "on the books":
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