E-Signature Law
/ˈiːˌsɪɡnətʃər lɔː/
Definitions
- (n.) A body of laws and regulations governing the use and legal recognition of electronic signatures in transactions.
The e-signature law enables businesses to execute contracts digitally with legal validity.
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- e-signature law
- e-signature laws
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Commentary
E-signature laws primarily focus on the equivalence of electronic and handwritten signatures, ensuring enforceability of digitally signed documents under specified conditions.
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