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The act of writing one's name upon a deed, note, contract or other instrument, either to identify or authenticate it or to give it validity as one's own act. The name so written is also called a "signature." It is not necessary that a party should write his name himself, to constitute a signature; his mark is now held sufficient though he was able to write. In ecclesiastical … [Read more...] about SIGNATURE

Latin: In the civil law. Wood; a wood. … [Read more...] about SILVA

A fully and duly executed document (may not necessarily include a seal or company seal.) … [Read more...] about SIGNED AND SEALED

A fully and duly executed document (may not necessarily include a seal or company seal) and delivered to the other signing party or parties. … [Read more...] about SIGNED SEALED AND DELIVERED

A seal commonly used for the sign manual of the sovereign. The signet is also used for the purpose of civil justice in Scotland. … [Read more...] about SIGNET