books of account

books of account
Books in which merchants, traders, and businessmen generally keep their accounts; including journals, ledgers, and other accounting records. Entries made in the regular course of business. Nicola v. U.S., C.C.A.Pa., 72 F.2d 780, 783.
Serial, continuous, and permanent memorials of business affairs

Black's law dictionary. . 1990.

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