To sign a contract
Example: They sign a contract before starting the project
Definition
"To sign a contract" means to formally agree to the terms of a written agreement by putting one's signature on it, thereby making the agreement legally binding between the parties involved.
Etymology
The phrase "to sign a contract" comes from the Latin word 'signare,' meaning 'to mark or seal.' Signing traditionally involves marking a document to indicate approval or agreement, a practice dating back to ancient times when seals and signatures were used to authenticate important papers.
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"To sign a contract" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 4", containing 116 commonly used words.
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