Time Stamp
/ˈtaɪm stæmp/
Definitions
- (n.) A recorded date and time attached to a document or event, verifying when it occurred or was created, often for evidentiary or record-keeping purposes.
The contract included a time stamp to prove when the parties signed the agreement.
- (n.) An electronic or digital record indicating the time at which a specific action in a system took place, used in digital evidence and electronic transactions.
The digital file contained a time stamp confirming when the email was sent.
Forms
- time stamps
- time stamped
- time stamping
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Commentary
In legal contexts, precise timing is critical for establishing authenticity and sequence of events; digital time stamps often serve as key proof in disputes involving electronic records.
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