Definition

The whole of the documents, regardless of form or medium, automatically and organically created and/or accumulated and used by a particular individual, family, or corporate body, in the course of that creator’s activities or functions.

A level of description.

Source: Canadian Council of Archives. Rules for Archival Description, Glossary (Appendix D). 

Related terms

Model of objects for transfer (MOT)

Respect des fonds

Provenance