Registratus

Registratus is a Latin adjective and participle meaning “registered” or “recorded.” In classical and medieval Latin texts, it functions to describe persons, items, or documents that have been entered into an official register or record of belonging, status, or authorization. The form is derived from the verb registrare, “to register,” and appears in a variety of administrative and legal contexts in which formal entry into a list or roll is significant.

Etymology and form: Registratus comes from registrare with the standard Latin suffix -atus, which yields a passive participle or adjective. As a participle, it often behaves like a descriptor attached to a noun, signaling that the subject has undergone a registration process or has an officially recognized status.

Historical usage: In ancient and medieval bureaucratic practice, individuals could be described as registratus in relation to censuses, tax rolls, military conscriptions, or church and municipal records. The term marks legitimacy or inclusion in a recognized registry, rather than mere possession of a document.

Modern usage: In contemporary practice, registratus is encountered mainly in Latin, academic, or legal-style language. It is sometimes invoked in discussions of historical administration or in stylized or ceremonial documents that imitate classical Latin. In modern information technology or administrative jargon, the concept of being “registered” is more commonly expressed with terms derived from registrare, while registratus may appear as a stylized or fictional label.

See also: Registrant, Registry, Registrar, Register.