electronic signature

British

noun

computing electronic proof of a person's identity

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Example Sentences

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By carefully separating the contributions from the three differently oriented chain domains, they were able to isolate each chain's electronic signature.

From Science Daily

Adams Kellum said the contract, which she signed in May 2024, was sent to her for her electronic signature in error.

From Los Angeles Times

He added: "The one good thing about all of this is every report that is submitted with my initials, none of them will actually have my electronic signature."

From BBC

Perjury charges against Lopez were dismissed Tuesday after prosecutors determined they could not prove the electronic signature used on the probable cause declaration related to the raid was actually entered by the detective, according to Apt.

From Los Angeles Times

They simply denied the claims in bulk with an electronic signature.

From Salon

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