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
  • Now, to the handwashing shortcomings, such as a cashier handling customer’s payment, then preparing drinks and serving plates of food to customers without washing hands (cash and payment cards tend to be germ motherships).
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • But as the years passed and the historic farm in Gladstone underwent expansions and ownership changes, eventually landing in the hands of the city, it was transformed into a historical landmark and museum.
    Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 4 Sep. 2026
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  • Petitioners can move to gather signatures only if a judge decides that the recall charges meet the legal requirements for the process.
    Zachary Fletcher, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Santanella won the initial court case and Tyler was knocked off the August ballot for collecting signatures too early to get on the ballot.
    Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
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“John Hancocks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Hancocks. Accessed 6 Sep. 2026.

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