syngraph

noun

syn·​graph

ˈsinˌgraf,

-iŋˌg-,

-rȧf

: a written statement or contract signed and often sealed by all the parties thereto

specifically : an indenture corresponding to the chirograph of common law

Word History

Etymology

Latin syngraphus, from Greek syngraphos something written down, decree, contract, from syngraphein to write down, draw up a contract, from syn- + graphein to write

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