what is the difference between PEOPLE and PERSONS could you explain wit examples/ Tha

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Welcome to the forum, Milaniyamiilaa.

There is no difference in meaning. 'Persons' tends to be used in more official contexts. A notice in a lift may read "This lift will take a maximum of eight persons". A policeman giving evidence may say "I observed the accused enter the establishment with three other persons". 'People' is always acceptable.
 

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what is the difference between PEOPLE and PERSONS could you explain wit examples/ Thanks a lot

One use of "persons" is in police reports. An example would be "The house was burglarized by a person or persons unknown". In that case, "persons" is usually used instead of "people".
 

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Milaniyamiilaa, see also the Similar Threads below.
 
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