dokumentas
Dokumentas is the Lithuanian word for a document. It refers to a written, printed, or electronic record that conveys information, proves a fact, or serves as official evidence. A dokumentas can be a contract, a certificate, a receipt, a map, or any item that records information about people, actions, or transactions. Historically, documents were physical items such as letters or deeds, but the concept now encompasses digital records stored as files and databases. The term itself derives from Latin documentum, through various European languages.
In practice, dokumentas exists in many forms and serves multiple roles. Legal and administrative documents establish
Authenticity and validity are central concerns. Documents may bear signatures, seals, or notarial stamps, and, in
For long-term use, digital dokumentas are stored in standardized formats and managed in document management systems
In research and governance, dokumentas are valued as primary sources that record facts and decisions. Archivists