Handwriting
/ˈhændˌraɪ.tɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The style or manner of a person's written characters, often examined in legal contexts to verify authenticity or authorship.
The expert analyzed the handwriting to determine if the signature was genuine.
Forms
- handwritings
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Commentary
Handwriting is frequently scrutinized in legal disputes involving document authenticity and forgery, necessitating precise description in expert testimony.
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