Initialed

/ɪˈnɪʃəˌld/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Marked by the addition of initials, typically to authenticate or approve a legal document.
    The contract was initialed by both parties on each page.

Commentary

Often used to indicate partial approval or acknowledgment of a document before full signature.

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