Is it correct to say persons?

Question:in english language we refer to one person singular and two persons as plural. Is this correct?

Answers:
Good question. I seem to guess as to the usage when I do use it. Below is a link to the Columbia Journalism Review's "Language Corner." I think it answers your question.

Basically, it allows the use of "people" as the plural of "person." "Persons" may be a more formal usage as in contracts, instructions, etc.
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