n., [institution] An agency or institution responsible for the preservation and communication of records selected for permanent preservation. [Archives - The InterPARES 1 Project Glossary ]

n., [place] A place where records selected for permanent preservation are kept. [Archives - The InterPARES 1 Project Glossary , Page: 356 ]

n., [records] The whole of the documents made and received by a juridical or physical person or organization in the conduct of affairs, and preserved. Syn.: fonds. [Archives - School of Library, Archival and Information Studies (SLAIS) Glossary ]