Stamping
/ˈstæmpɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of affixing a mark or seal, often by pressing, to a document or item to authenticate or certify it legally.
The stamping on the contract indicated it had been officially filed.
- (n.) The process of placing a stamp or seal on a legal document to evidence payment of required fees or taxes.
The stamping of the deed showed that the stamp duty had been paid.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'stamping' primarily refers to applying an official mark to indicate authentication or fee payment; its precise meaning varies by jurisdiction and document type.
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