authenticate

Definitions of "authenticate"
  1. The process of establishing the truth or validity of something to confirm it as genuine
  2. The act of rendering a written material legitimate and operative through indications like signing
How to use "authenticate" in a sentence
  1. The lawyer sought to authenticate the handwritten will before the court.
  2. The detective had to authenticate the evidence presented in the case to ensure its authenticity.
  3. For the power of attorney to be legally binding, it was necessary to authenticate it by signing.

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