In accounting and legal contexts, to 'attest' means to bear witness to an act or event, confirming its authenticity and validity. This act often involves a third-party certification, ensuring that particular documents and signatures are legitimate.
Identification of a bond certificate as having been issued under a specific indenture, thus validating the bond. Also, legal verification of the genuineness of a document, as by the certification and seal of an authorized public official.
A company seal is an official embossed emblem used to authenticate share certificates, important documents, and contracts. It often includes the company's name engraved in legible characters.
Establishing a connection from a terminal to a computer and identifying oneself as an authorized user.
A password is a secret character string required to log onto a computer system, thus preventing unauthorized persons from obtaining access. Computer users often password-protect their files for added security.
A Personal Identification Number (PIN) is a numeric password used to authenticate a user to a system, providing an additional layer of security beyond just a username or ID.
In common law, a seal is an impression on wax or another substance capable of being impressed, used to attest to the execution of an instrument. The term 'seal' and the letters 'L.S.' (locus sigilli, 'place of the seal') are commonly used for the same purpose today.
A User ID is the unique identifier by which a user is identified on a particular computer network or system, typically used in conjunction with a password for secure access.
