Date Stamping
/ˈdeɪt ˈstæmpɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The process of marking a document with the date to establish the time of receipt or execution for legal record-keeping.
The contract's validity is supported by the date stamping on the signed copies.
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Commentary
Date stamping serves as a crucial evidentiary tool to verify the chronological authenticity of legal documents and filings.
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