Dictionary definition(s) for: disposition

• n., [archives] Records’ final destruction or transfer to an archives as determined by their appraisal.
• n., [diplomatics] An intrinsic element of documentary form that comprises the core of the text of a document narrating the expression of the will of the author and the action of the record.
  [ Archives - Diplomatics: New Uses for an Old Science (Part V) , Page: 6-24 ]
  Duranti, Luciana. "Diplomatics: New Uses for an Old Science." Pt. 5. Archivaria 32 (Summer 1991): 6-24.
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• n., [records schedules] Documents describing the recurring records of an organization or administrative unit, specifying those records to be preserved as having archival value, and authorizing, on a continuing basis and after the lapse of specified retention periods and the occurrence of specified actions or events, the destruction of the remaining records.
  [ Arts - Art and Architecture Thesaurus (AAT) ]
  J. Paul Getty Trust. Art and Architecture Thesaurus (AAT). Los Angeles, CA: J. Paul Getty Trust, 2005. http://www.getty.edu/research/conducting_reseach/vocabularies/aat/
• n., Disposal; disposition. Both mean generally "a getting rid of," but "disposal" has more often to do with trash or inconsequential items, whereas "disposition" is used of assets given to relatives and friends by will. "Disposition" connotes a preconceived plan and an orderly arrangement. "Disposal," by contrast, bears derogatory connotations--more so in AmE than in BrE.
  [ Government - A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage ]
  A Dictionary of Modern Legal Usage. 2nd ed. Edited by Bryan A.Garner. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.
• n., The act of transferring something to another's care or possession, esp. by deed or will; the relinquishing of property.
  [ Government - Black's Law Dictionary ]
  Black's Law Dictionary. 8th ed. Edited by Bryan A.Garner and Henry Campbell Black. St. Paul, MN : Thomson/West, 2004.
• n., The action taken after the appraisal of non-current documents. This may include transfer to a records center or archive depository for temporary or permanent storage, reproduction on microfilm, or destruction.
  [ Computer and Information Sciences - Harrod’s Librarians’ Glossary and Reference Book ]
  Harrod’s Librarians’ Glossary and Reference Book. 9th ed. Edited by Raymond John Prytherch. Brookfield, Vt.: Gower, 2000.
• n., The actions taken with regard to non-current records following their appraisal and the expiration of their retention periods as provided for by legislation, regulation or administrative procedure.
  [ Archives - Dictionary of Archival Terminology ]
  Dictionary of Archival Terminology. 2nd rev. ed. Edited by Peter Walne. New York: K.G. Saur, 1988.
• n., The arrangement of different stops or registers among the keyboards or divisions of a harpsichord or organ. For example, a single unison register of a harpsichord is usually designated as 1 × 8'; an octave higher (the four foot) as 1 × 4'. A three-register harpsichord with two unisons and an octave would be designated 2 × 8', 1 × 4'.
  
  [ Arts - The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians ]
  The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. 2nd ed. Edited by John Tyrrell. New York: Grove's Dictionaries, 2001. Also available online at http://www.grovemusic.com/shared/views/home.html?authstatuscode=200".
• n., The destination of archival documents as determined by their appraisal.
  [ Archives - "Select List of Archival Terminology." ]
  School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. "Select List of Archival Terminology." School of Library, Archival and Information Studies. http://www.slais.ubc.ca/RESOURCES/students/Archival_Terminology.pdf.