Jegyzékkönyvek
Jegyzékkönyvek are bound volumes used to record lists of names, items, transactions, or official actions. In Hungarian administrative and legal practice the term refers to registers or ledgers maintained by authorities, notaries, and organizations. The entries are typically chronological and may include dates, names, places, descriptions, and references to legal acts or decisions. They function as enduring written traces that support accountability and transparency in recordkeeping.
Common types of jegyzékkönyvek include land and property registers, tax and census registers, notarial registers of
Contents and use: These books serve as evidence of ownership, rights, events, or transactions and form the
Preservation and access: Jegyzékkönyvek are typically kept in national or local archives, with careful cataloging and
Origin: The term is formed from jegyzék (list) and könyv (book), reflecting their function as listed records