What is the difference in “persons” and “people”?

Question

And when would they be used properly?

I grew up using only “people” then I feel like one day the words “persons” started to get used in society and I don’t know why or when to use it.

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Answer 1

When in doubt, use “people”. “Persons” is only used in a few specific legal/technical contexts, and even then you’re generally fine to say “people” unless you’re a professional in the relevant field.