Subscribe

Definition - Verb
[Latin subscribere, literally, to write beneath, from sub- under + scribere to write]
1  : to write (one's name) underneath or at the end of a document <we now ~ our names as witnesses ­W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al.>
2 a  : to sign (as a document) with one's own hand in token of consent, obligation, or attestation <such witnesses shall ~ the will in the presence of the testator ­West Virginia Code>
b  : to pledge (a gift or contribution) by writing one's name with the amount
c  : to sell (stock) by subscription <over two million shares have been subscribed>
1  : to sign one's name to a document
also
: to give consent or approval by signing one's name
2  : to agree to purchase and pay for securities esp. of a new offering <a right to ~ to a share of stock ­D. Q. Posin>
Pronunciations&b-'skrIb

Pronunciation Key

  • \&\ as a and u in a b ut
  • \[^&]\ as e in kitt en
  • \&r\ as ur and er in f urther
  • \a\ as a inash
  • \A\ as a in ace
  • \Š\ as o in m op
  • \au\ as ou in ou t
  • \ch\ as ch in ch in
  • \e\ as e in bet
  • \E\ as ea in easy
  • \g\ as g in go
  • \i\ as i in hit
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  • \I\ as i in ice
  • \j\ as j in job
  • \[ng]\ as ng in sing
  • \O\ as o in go
  • \o\ as aw in law
  • \oi\ as oy in boy
  • \th\ as th in thin
  • \[th_]\ as thin the
  • \Ÿ\ as oo in loot
  • \u\ as oo in foot
  • \y\ as y in yet
  • \zh\ as si in vision
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    intrinsic fraud

    fraud (as by the use of false or forged documents, false claims, or perjured testimony) that deceives the trier of fact and results in a judgment in favor of the party perpetrating the fraud


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