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seal

: a device (as an emblem, symbol, or word) used to identify or replace a signature and to authenticate (as at common law) written matter see also contract under seal at contract under seal : with an

Sign

Sign, in relation to person who is unable to write his name, means to authenticate in such manner as may be prescribed. [West Bengal Panchayat Election Act, 2003, s. 2(24)] Sign, where a

Public officer

is, as such officer, to investigate or report on any matter of law or fact, or to make, authenticate or keep any document, or to take charge of dispose of any property, or to execute any judicial

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Visa

Visa, a register; the authentication of a passport by a foreign authority.

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

Notarial act

Notarial act. (1) A written certification or authentication under the signature or official seal of a notary of any document or entry, or (2) any instrument,

Digital signature

Digital signature, means authentication of any electronic record by a subscriber by means of an electronic method or procedure in accordance with

Crown Office Act

Crown Office Act, 1877 (English) (40 & 41 Vict. c. 41), provides for the authentication, etc., of documents issued from the office of the Crown in chancery.

Counter-sign

in addition to another signature 'or' to add one's signature to a document (already signed by another) for authentication or confirmation', M. Duraiswamy v. Murugan Bus Service, 1986 Supp SCC 1: AIR 1986 SC 1980 (1989). [Motor

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

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