1. a person’s signature (= their name written by them)
   • ● Just put your John Hancock here.
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   Word OriginJohn Hancock was an American politician who was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776.

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• John Henry/John Hancock
one's signature
"Please sign your John Henry here and we will process your order right away."

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The man said, "Put your John Hancock on this paper."

Joe felt proud when he put his John Henry on his very first driver's license.

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