The eSignature & agreement glossary
Clear, concise definitions for the terms that matter across digital signing, security, and compliance.
Signature Creation Data
1. Signature Creation Data Definition Signature Creation Data refers to the information or credentials that are used to generate an electronic signature. This can include…
Signature Custodian
1. Signature Custodian Definition A Signature Custodian is an individual or entity responsible for managing and safeguarding signature data, including electronic signatures, signature creation data…
Signature Delegation
1. Signature Delegation Definition Signature Delegation refers to the process by which an individual authorizes another person to sign a document on their behalf. This…
Signature Enforcement
1. Signature Enforcement Definition Signature Enforcement refers to the legal and regulatory processes that ensure electronic signatures are recognized as legally binding and enforceable. This…
Signature Event
1. Signature Event Definition A Signature Event refers to the specific occurrence in which a signer electronically signs a document or contract. The event captures…
REST APIs
1. REST APIs Definition REST APIs (Representational State Transfer Application Programming Interfaces) are web-based APIs that follow REST principles to enable communication between different software…
Private Key Encryption
1. Private Key Encryption Definition Private Key Encryption, also known as symmetric encryption, is an encryption method where the same key is used to both…
Public Key Directory
1. Public Key Directory Definition A Public Key Directory is a publicly accessible repository where users can store and retrieve public keys for secure communication…
Public Key Encryption
1. Public Key Encryption Definition Public Key Encryption, also known as asymmetric encryption, is a cryptographic method that uses a pair of keys: a public…
Public Key Infrastructure (PKI)
1. Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Definition Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is a framework of policies, technologies, and procedures used to manage digital certificates and public-key…
Qualified Electronic Signature
1. Qualified Electronic Signature Definition A Qualified Electronic Signature (QES) is the highest level of electronic signature, offering the same legal standing as a handwritten…
Registration Authority
1. Registration Authority Definition A Registration Authority (RA) is an entity responsible for verifying the identity of individuals or organizations before they are issued a…