Debossing
/dɪˈbɒsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A technique for impressing a design into the surface of a material, often used in legal documents for security or authentication.
The contract featured debossing to prevent counterfeiting.
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Debossing in legal documents serves as a physical security measure to verify authenticity and prevent fraud.
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