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English translation: below

05:35 Mar 18, 2005
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
Marketing - Law: Contract(s)
English term or phrase: Sentence
Done in four original copies on the date listed at the beginning of this agreement, this agreement shall be held by both parties, two copies for each.

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Jianming Sun
Local time: 21:54
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Explanation:

I tried to make it conform to "legalese."

Executed in four copies, of which all four are deemed original, on the date stipulated in the agreement herewith, this agreement shall be entered into by both parties, each of whom shall receive two copies.
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Carmen Schultz
Local time: 08:54
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Thank you all! That's truly legal jargon.
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Explanation:
This agreement has been drafted on (date) in four original copies. Each party shall hold two copies.

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below


Explanation:

I tried to make it conform to "legalese."

Executed in four copies, of which all four are deemed original, on the date stipulated in the agreement herewith, this agreement shall be entered into by both parties, each of whom shall receive two copies.

Carmen Schultz
Local time: 08:54
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Native speaker of: Native in SpanishSpanish, Native in EnglishEnglish
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Grading comment
Thank you all! That's truly legal jargon.

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Explanation:
Four copies, having the same effect as originals, were drawn up as of the date hereinbefore set forth; this agreement shall be entered by both parties, which shall receive two copies each.

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