Debossing

/dɪˈbɒsɪŋ/

Definitions

  1. (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.

Commentary

Debossing in legal documents serves as a physical security measure to verify authenticity and prevent fraud.

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