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What Is an E-Signature?

An electronic way to sign a document, legally recognized for most commercial contracts in the US, UK, EU and many other jurisdictions.

Legal Tech GlossaryBy The Circle Desk

Why It Matters

E-signature is usually the first contract tool any organization adopts. The value grows when signed contracts flow automatically into a repository instead of sitting in someone's inbox. This is general information, not legal advice.

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Related Terms

CLM (contract lifecycle management)
Software that manages a contract from request through drafting, negotiation, approval, signature, storage, obligations and renewal.
Contract repository
A central, searchable store of an organization's signed contracts and their key data, such as parties, dates, values and renewal terms.

General information, not legal advice. Part of the Legal Tech Glossary, 173 terms in plain English.