subscribed

Thân thiện

The lawyer reviewed the subscribed will on the large oak desk.

Definition

Adjective 1. Formally and officially signed: Describes a document, such as a contract, will, or deed, that has been signed by the relevant party or parties, typically at the end, to indicate agreement, consent, or authentication. Example: The lawyer confirmed that the subscribed contract was legally binding.

Usage

The word "subscribed" is used almost exclusively as a formal or legal term to describe documents that have been executed with a signature. It emphasizes the act of signing as a completion of a formal process.

Examples: * The court would only accept the subscribed will as valid evidence. * Please return the subscribed agreement to our office by Friday. * The deed must be subscribed by two witnesses to be effective.

Advanced Usage

• "Duly subscribed": A common legal phrase meaning properly and correctly signed in accordance with all necessary formalities.

Variants and Related Words

• Subscribe (verb): To sign one's name on a document. More commonly, it means to arrange to receive something regularly (e.g., a magazine) or to express agreement.
• Subscription (noun): The act of subscribing. Commonly refers to an arrangement to receive a service or publication.

Synonyms

• Signed
• Executed (in a legal context)
• Countersigned (when signed by an additional party for validation)

Antonyms

• Unsigned
• Unexecuted

Học thuật

Adjective

1. (of a contract or will or other document) having a signature written at the end
   • the subscribed will