Definitions
- Signing a legal document or contract. - Authenticating an artwork or piece of writing. - Endorsing a check or financial transaction.
- Making a document official or authentic. - Closing an envelope or package to ensure privacy or security. - Marking ownership or approval on a document or item.
List of Similarities
- 1Both are used to authenticate or validate a document or item.
- 2Both can be used to indicate ownership or approval.
- 3Both are often used in formal or legal contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Method: Signature involves writing one's name in a specific way, while seal involves using a stamp or other marking device.
- 2Purpose: Signature is primarily used to indicate agreement or endorsement, while seal is used to make a document official or secure.
- 3Placement: Signature is typically placed in a specific location on a document, while seal can be placed anywhere on the document or item.
- 4Legality: Signature has legal implications and can be used as evidence in court, while seal is more symbolic and does not carry the same legal weight.
- 5History: Signature has been used for centuries, while seal has been used for thousands of years and has cultural and historical significance.
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Remember this!
Signature and seal are both used to authenticate or validate a document or item, but they differ in their method, purpose, placement, legality, and history. A signature involves writing one's name in a specific way and is primarily used to indicate agreement or endorsement. A seal involves using a stamp or other marking device and is used to make a document official or secure.
