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A signature. A signature at the end of an instrument. 23 Am J2d Deeds § 24. The signing of one's name by way of giving sanction or effect to a document. 57 Am J1st Wills §§ 243, 336. An undertaking, either written or oral, to give or pay money or its equivalent, or to give property, in the furtherance and promotion of some object or undertaking, generally, an object or purpose for the promotion of which numerous persons are uniting their means and efforts. 50 Am J1st Subscr § 1. A promise in writing of a donation to a university or college. 15 Am J2d Colleges § 33. An application for a share or shares of a business trust. 13 Am J2d Bus Tr § 24.

Ballentine's law dictionary. . 1998.

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