La signature
Example: La signature du contrat est obligatoire pour valider l'accord.
Definition
"La signature" in the legal context refers to the act of signing a document, such as a contract, to formally confirm consent or agreement. It serves as a binding authentication method that validates the terms and conditions agreed upon by the parties involved.
Etymology
The word "la signature" comes from the Latin word 'signare,' which means 'to sign or mark.' It evolved through Old French as 'signature,' retaining its meaning related to marking or endorsing documents. Did you know that the concept of signature has been used since ancient times as a personal seal or mark of authority?
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"La signature" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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