paraph

Definitions of "paraph"
  1. A unique marking used by a notary public on a document, usually including a date, identification of involved parties, seal, and other necessary elements
  2. The action of enhancing a document with a unique mark or signature
How to use "paraph" in a sentence
  1. The notary public is required to provide a paraph on all legal documents she validates.
  2. The act of paraphing is commanded by many legal jurisdictions to ensure the authenticity of documents.
  3. It is mandatory for the document to have a paraph for it to be valid in court.

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