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Term: OBSIGNATION
Definition: Obsignation is when an important document or agreement is officially confirmed or approved with a special seal. This seal shows that the document is authentic and has been approved by the right people. The word "obsignatory" describes something that has been confirmed in this way.
Definition: Obsignation is a formal way of confirming or ratifying something, usually done with an official seal.
Example: When a legal document is signed and sealed by a notary public, it is considered to have undergone obsignation.
Explanation: The example illustrates how obsignation is used in a legal context. When a notary public seals a document, it confirms that the signatures on the document are genuine and that the document is legally binding. The seal acts as a formal ratification or confirmation of the document's authenticity. The term "obsignatory" is used to describe something that has undergone obsignation.