signature

Definition

noun
  1. someone’s name or initials written by that person in their own recognisable handwriting, used to authorise documents
    Related electronic signature
    Examples a pile of letters waiting for the managing director’s signature • The contract has been engrossed ready for signature. • A will needs the signature of the testator and two witnesses. • All the company’s cheques need two signatures.
  2. the action of signing a document
    Example Are the letters ready for signature yet?
Law-Glossary.com
www.law-glossary.com/definition/signature.html