Apostilles
/əˈpɒstɪlz/
Definitions
- (n.) Certified copies of a public document, issued under the Hague Convention, that authenticate the document for use in foreign countries.
She obtained apostilles to validate her academic transcripts abroad.
Forms
- apostille
Related terms
Commentary
Apostilles serve as a streamlined authentication method to simplify the recognition of public documents across borders, superseding lengthy legalization processes.
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