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allonge

allonge

9.9
A small extra paper attached to a document for more signatures
  • noun
  • /əˈlɒnʒ/
  • Formal
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  • The contract included an allonge for additional signatures.

Examples

  • When the check ran out of space, an allonge was added for further endorsements.

  • The lawyer attached an allonge to the contract to allow for more signatures.

  • Banks often require an allonge when there is not enough room for all necessary signatures.

  • Please sign the allonge attached to the agreement.

  • The contract was signed with an allonge attached to provide extra space for signatures.

  • Before finalizing the agreement, they checked to see if an allonge was included for additional endorsements.

  • The loan documents lacked an allonge, which would have allowed for further signatures from the previous owners.

Synonyms

piece of paper
vsallonge
180 1.0

A single flat sheet used for writing or printing

is attached to another document to provide space for extra endorsements or signatures
slip of paper
vsallonge
10 1.1

A small thin piece of paper for notes or receipts

is attached to another document to provide extra signature or endorsement space

Surface Forms

allonge singular
allonges plural

Etymology

Allonge as a paper slip comes from the French allonger, 'to lengthen', and connects to the English word long. It is an added 'length' of paper attached to a document to give extra space for signatures or notes, which is why it has that name.