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Digital signature

The digital equivalent of a signature. It proves that the right person authorized a transaction and that nothing has been altered since, without revealing private information.

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A wet signature or a DocuSign certification. Proof that the correct authorized party approved a specific document or transaction at a specific time.
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A wax seal on a letter. It proves the letter came from who it claims to come from and has not been opened or altered in transit.
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