Definition of "persons" []

• Plural form of person; used to refer to them individually, rather than as a group. Contrast people. (noun)

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• "While no definitive analysis is possible, all the re-simulated persons to date exhibit certain common characteristics: they are all based on _well-documented historical persons_, their memories show suspicious gaps [see: _smoke and mirrors_], and they are ignorant of or predate the _singularity_ [see: _Turing Oracle, Vinge Catastrophe_]."
• "Anticipating the entrance of persons of all social classes, Benedict advised the abbot, “Let him make no distinction of persons…"
• "Disinfectors, coming often as they do in contact with infected materials and persons, should know how to disinfect their own _persons and clothing_."