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# ABPersonCopySource(_:)

Returns the source that the person record is from.

```
func ABPersonCopySource(_ person: ABRecord!) -> Unmanaged<ABRecord>!
```

## Parameters

`person`

The person whose source is being returned.

## Return Value

The source of the person record.

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