John Hancocks

plural of John Hancock
as in hands
a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent let me just scribble my John Hancock on the bottom of the form

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Noun
  • Prosecutors said Asora had Hansen zip-tie MacNeil’s hands before Hansen was restrained.
    Teri Figueroa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
  • These include a severe or persistent headache, changes in vision such as blurred vision or seeing spots, pain in the upper abdomen, significant swelling of the face or hands, shortness of breath, and nausea or vomiting later in pregnancy.
    Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
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  • The tactic involves landing drones near key routes to monitor the acoustic signatures of passing vehicles.
    Vikram Mittal, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • The isotopic signatures were also similar to those of other individuals buried in the cemetery but not especially unique.
    Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
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“John Hancocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Hancocks. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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