Sign
/sʌɪn/
Definitions
- (n.) A mark, symbol, or gesture conveying information, instruction, or a legal indication.
The stop sign instructs drivers to halt at the intersection.
- (v.) To write one's signature on a document to authorize or authenticate it.
Please sign the contract before returning it.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, signing typically implies consent or agreement, making the presence or method of signature critical in contract enforceability.
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