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apposer

to affix, to append

verb ah-poh-ZEH Rare
Communication Writing

Origin: Latin apponere (to place upon)

Usage Note

Apposer is a formal verb most often encountered in legal or administrative language: apposer sa signature (to affix one's signature), apposer un sceau (to affix a seal). It implies placing something officially onto a document or surface. The related noun is apposition, used both in law and grammar.

Examples

"Vous devez apposer votre signature au bas du formulaire."

Natural Translation

You must affix your signature at the bottom of the form.

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