Legal Definitions - manu propria

MANU PROPRIA

Manu propria is a Latin term that means "by one's own hand." It is often used in historical contexts to indicate that something was done or written directly by the person whose name appears on it.

• George Washington signed the Declaration of Independence manu propria, meaning he signed it himself.
• Beethoven wrote the score for his Ninth Symphony manu propria, meaning he wrote it by hand.

These examples illustrate how manu propria is used to indicate that something was done directly by the person whose name appears on it. In both cases, the individuals mentioned are known for their significant contributions to history, and their signatures or handwriting are considered valuable artifacts.