Persistent identifier

https://terms.codata.org/rdmt/persistent-identifier

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PID
definition Long-lasting digital reference to an object that gives information about that object regardless of what happens to that object. Developed to address link rot, a persistent identifier can be resolved to provide an appropriate representation of an object whether that object changes its online location or goes offline.
editorial note Expert review decision, 2021-22: Edit
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