Non-Repudiation
/ˌnɒnˌrɛpjuːdɪˈeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A principle in law and information security ensuring a party cannot deny the authenticity of their signature or the sending of a message.
Digital signatures provide non-repudiation by linking the signer to the document.
Forms
- non-repudiation
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Commentary
Often used in contracting and digital law contexts, non-repudiation protects actions and communications from subsequent denial, critical for enforcing agreements and validating transactions.
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