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The quality of being authentic or of established authority for truth and correctness.

The quality of being authentic; authenticity. [R.] Barrow.

The quality of being authentic; authenticity. [R.] Hammond.

, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing.

ience of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

Something given or shown as a symbol or guarantee of authority or right; a sign of authenticity, of power, good faith, etc. Say, by this token, I desire his company. Shak.

To confirm or establish the authenticity of by examination or competent evidence; to authenciate; as, to verify a written statement; to verify an account, a pleading, or the like. To verify our title with their lives. Shak.

sees the execution of an instrument, and subscribes it for the purpose of confirming its authenticity by his testimony; one who witnesses a will, a deed, a marriage, or the like. Privileged witnesses. (Law) See under Privileged. -- With a witness, effectually; to a great degree; with great force, so as to leave some…