De handtekening
Example: Zorg ervoor dat je de handtekening op het contract plaatst.
Definition
"De handtekening" refers to a handwritten signature used to verify identity or approval, especially on legal documents like contracts. It serves as a personal mark to confirm agreement or authorization, ensuring the document's authenticity and binding nature.
Etymology
The word "de handtekening" comes from Dutch, combining "hand" meaning hand and "tekening" meaning drawing or mark. Essentially, it means a mark made by hand. Did you know it literally describes the act of drawing a mark with your hand to signify agreement or identity?
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"De handtekening" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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