Definition of signature

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Signature (v. t.) A letter or figure placed at the bottom of the first page of each sheet of a book or pamphlet, as a direction to the binder in arranging and folding the sheets..

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Counterfeit :: Counterfeit (v. t.) To imitate with a view to deceiving, by passing the copy for that which is original or genuine; to forge; as, to counterfeit the signature of another, coins, notes, etc..
Countersign :: Countersign (a.) The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity..
Onomastic :: Onomastic (a.) Applied to a signature when the body of the instrument is in another's handwriting.
Signature :: Signature (v. t.) To mark with, or as with, a signature or signatures..
Subsecute :: Subscriptive (a.) Of or pertaining to a subscription, or signature..
Signature :: Signature (v. t.) Especially, the name of any person, written with his own hand, employed to signify that the writing which precedes accords with his wishes or intentions; a sign manual; an autograph..
Idiograph :: Idiograph (n.) A mark or signature peculiar to an individual; a trade-mark.
Sigil :: Sigil (n.) A seal; a signature.
Signatory :: Signatory (a.) Signing; joining or sharing in a signature; as, signatory powers..
Signature :: Signature (v. t.) The designation of the key (when not C major, or its relative, A minor) by means of one or more sharps or flats at the beginning of the staff, immediately after the clef, affecting all notes of the same letter throughout the piece or movement. Each minor key has the same signature as its relative major..
Alla Breve :: Alla breve () With one breve, or four minims, to measure, and sung faster like four crotchets; in quick common time; -- indicated in the time signature by /..
Autograph :: Autograph (n.) That which is written with one's own hand; an original manuscript; a person's own signature or handwriting.
Carte Blanche :: Carte blanche () A blank paper, with a person's signature, etc., at the bottom, given to another person, with permission to superscribe what conditions he pleases. Hence: Unconditional terms; unlimited authority..
Paraph :: Paraph (n.) A flourish made with the pen at the end of a signature. In the Middle Ages, this formed a sort of rude safeguard against forgery..
Re-sign :: Re-sign (v. t.) To affix one's signature to, a second time; to sign again..
Natural :: Natural (a.) Of or pertaining to a key which has neither a flat nor a sharp for its signature, as the key of C major..
Signature :: Signature (v. t.) An outward mark by which internal characteristics were supposed to be indicated.
Fiat :: Fiat (n.) An authority for certain proceedings given by the Lord Chancellor's signature.
Cross :: Cross (n.) The crosslike mark or symbol used instead of a signature by those unable to write.
Countersign :: Countersign (v. t.) To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing..
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