Die Unterschrift
Example: Die Unterschrift auf dem Vertrag ist rechtsverbindlich.
Definition
"Die Unterschrift" is the handwritten signature used on documents to indicate approval, consent, or authentication, making the document legally binding, such as in contracts and official papers.
Etymology
The German word "die Unterschrift" comes from combining "unter" meaning 'under' and "Schrift" meaning 'writing,' literally translating to 'under-writing.' This reflects the traditional placement of a signature below the main text of a document.
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"Die Unterschrift" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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