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n

A personÂ’s mark or name, handwritten by that person or at the direction of the person for purposes of authentication of a document. It may also be a facsimile signature, affixed by a special machine at the ownerÂ’s order, or a unique digital code that is necessary for e-commerce.

Webster's New World Law Dictionary Copyright © 2006 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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