Encode
/ɪnˈkoʊd/
Definitions
- (v.) To convert information or data into a particular form, especially for legal documentation or electronic transmission.
The contract was encoded in a secure digital format to preserve its integrity.
Forms
- encodes
- encoded
- encoding
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Commentary
In legal contexts, encoding often relates to safeguarding document integrity and confidentiality, particularly with electronic records and communications.
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