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Synonyms for signature

Grammar : Noun
Spell : sig-nuh-cher, -choo r
Phonetic Transcription : ˈsɪg nə tʃər, -ˌtʃʊər

Top 10 synonyms for signature
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Définition of signature

Origin :
  • 1530s, a kind of document in Scottish law, from Middle French signature (16c.) or directly from Medieval Latin signatura "signature, a rescript," in classical Latin "the matrix of a seal," from signatus, past participle of signare "to mark with a stamp, sign" (see sign (v.)).
  • Meaning "one's own name written in one's own hand" is from 1570s, replacing sign-manual (early 15c.) in this sense. Musical sense of "signs placed it the beginning of a staff to indicate the key and rhythm" is from 1806. Meaning "a distinguishing mark of any kind" is from 1620s.
  • noun sign
  • noun signing of name
Example sentences :
  • He cannot deny having had the book, for you have his own signature to prove it.
  • Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
  • The nicest inspection could not discover any difference in the signature or seal.
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 8 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • The signature was extended in full, with the surname blackly underlined.
  • Extract from : « The Cavalier » by George Washington Cable
  • Suddenly he opened his eyes again, and stared hard at the signature.
  • Extract from : « The Mystery of Murray Davenport » by Robert Neilson Stephens
  • I went through it all, until I made 'em understand they must have my signature at my own price.
  • Extract from : « People of Position » by Stanley Portal Hyatt
  • Your Majesty might consider that by such a signature the thing would be settled.
  • Extract from : « A Nest of Spies » by Pierre Souvestre
  • It bore neither date nor address nor signature, and began abruptly.
  • Extract from : « Polly of Lady Gay Cottage » by Emma C. Dowd
  • The grinning death's head seal was appended in lieu of a signature, as before.
  • Extract from : « The Film of Fear » by Arnold Fredericks
  • A paragraph or two more of this sort of thing and then Mr. Thomas' signature.
  • Extract from : « Galusha the Magnificent » by Joseph C. Lincoln
  • We have yet no news of the signature of the definitive treaty.
  • Extract from : « The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX » by Various
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