plural signs manual
Definition of sign manual
1a
: signature
specifically
: the king's signature on a royal grant or charter placed at the top of the document
b
: an identifying mark or device
2
: a hand gesture for conveying a command or message
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“Sign manual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sign%20manual. Accessed 27 Jun. 2022.
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