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Office locks

Scope note

Locks usually having a latch bolt controlled from both sides by knobs, with the latch arranged to be set by stops so that the outside knob is inoperative and entrance is gained by key only. STEIN

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300048592

Broader Terms used

door locks

Term used for

locks, office

Equivalent Terms used

office lock

Created

13yrs ago

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