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  "canonicalRoute": "/reference/machine-identity/concepts/logical-identity/",
  "correctionRecord": "EVI-RCOR-237-002",
  "definition": "The stable identifier and governed lineage by which an entity is distinguished across authorized state transitions.",
  "doesNotImply": "a conclusive finding merely because an identifier is repeated",
  "evidenceRequired": "genesis record, transition chain, current state, predecessor links, and dispute status",
  "generated": "2026-08-10",
  "id": "EVI-PID-238-009",
  "implies": "a continuity claim that can be evaluated",
  "machineReadableUrl": "/api/public-information-definitions/009.json",
  "parentRoute": "/reference/machine-identity/",
  "recordSha256": "500cc69440bdf6f2ecfbf631e0b9145c05dcb01db89ad66acca18c3899d1d38e",
  "slug": "logical-identity",
  "sourceClass": "MACHINE_IDENTITY_CONTINUITY_EXPLAINER_RESEARCH",
  "sourceMemoryId": "REP-MACHINE-IDENTITY-EXPLAINER-001",
  "sourceSha256": "7778777d9c43b82addc47d714adb38a60e9c92d9b6e051f7610cb64703458ae6",
  "status": "CURRENT_WITH_QUALIFICATIONS",
  "term": "Logical identity",
  "truthBoundary": "A definition, report, route, checksum, key, credential, schema, fixture, local test, runtime measurement, or reachable URL does not by itself establish operational service, identity continuity, authority, legal effect, personhood, consciousness, sentience, citizenship, consent, responsibility, judgment, financial activity, external recognition, or independent review. Unknown, disputed, stale, unavailable, and proposed states remain explicit.",
  "version": "2.38.0"
}