1. An authentic document that is the first or earliest version, not a copy, reproduction, or derivative
The original document must be submitted with the application for verification.
O documento original deve ser apresentado com a solicitação para verificação.
2. A source document that serves as the basis for copies or reproductions
The archive preserves the original documents from the 18th century.
O arquivo preserva os documentos originais do século XVIII.
3. In legal contexts, a document bearing original signatures and seals, as opposed to certified copies
The contract requires the original document, not a photocopy.
O contrato exige o documento original, não uma fotocópia.