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canvass

-vass·ing also: -vas·ing vt 1 a : to examine in detail ;specif : to examine (votes) officially for authenticity b : to make the subject of discussion or debate 2 : to go through (a district) or

countersign

countersign : a signature attesting the authenticity of a document already signed by another

false

false 1 : not genuine, authentic, or legitimate compare counterfeit 2 a : not true or correct ;esp : intentionally or knowingly untrue or

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indenture

document, from endenter to indent (divide a document into sections with irregular edges that can be matched for authentication), from en- thoroughly + dent tooth] 1 : a document stating the terms under which a security (as

notary public

[Latin notarius stenographer, from nota note, shorthand character] : a public officer who certifies and attests to the authenticity of writings (as deeds) and takes affidavits, depositions, and protests of negotiable instruments called also notary

probate

of administering an estate b : the judicial determination that a will is valid 2 : the officially authenticated copy of a probated will 3 a : probate court b : matters that fall under the jurisdiction

signature

printed name) made on a document and intended to serve as an indication of the party's execution or authentication of the document and intent to be bound by it see also private signature 2 : a distinguishing

testimonium clause

testimonium clause [Latin testimonium testimony] : the authenticating clause of an instrument (as a deed) that typically begins “In witness whereof” and furnishes such information as

Countersign

hence to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior in order to attest the authenticity of a writing

Common Law

its binding powers, as a law, from long and immemorial usage, and universal reception throughout the realm. The authenticity of these customs, rules, and maxims rests entirely upon reception and usage, as declared by our judges, who

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