allekirjoituksena

Allekirjoituksena is a Finnish term that literally means “as a signature.” It is the translative form of the noun allekirjoitus (signature) and is used to indicate the role or function of a signature in relation to a document, agreement, or official act. The expression is common in formal and legal language, where the signature is the means by which a person or entity authenticates or authorizes something.

In practice, allekirjoituksena denotes that a signature functions as the means of approval, identification, or authorization. It can appear in contexts describing how a document is validated or who is authorized to sign in a given situation. The form highlights the signature’s status rather than the person signing itself, and it is part of standard Finnish grammar for indicating role or capacity.

Grammatically, allekirjoituksena is a translative form derived from allekirjoitus. It is related to the verb allekirjoittaa (to sign) and to other related nouns such as allekirjoitus (signature) and allekirjoitusmerkintä (signature mark). The word is used primarily in written, formal prose and legal texts, rather than in casual speech.

In digital contexts, the concept remains relevant: an electronic or digital signature can still be described conceptually as a signature, and texts may refer to it with allekirjoituksena when discussing the signature’s role for verification or authorization.