syngraph

syngraph: \\ˈsinˌgraf, -iŋˌg-, -rȧf\ noun
Etymology: Latin syngraphus, from Greek syngraphos something written down, decree, contract, from syngraphein to write down, draw up a contract, from syn- + graphein to write — more at carve

: a written statement or contract signed and often sealed by all the parties thereto; specifically : an indenture corresponding to the chirograph of common law

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Syngraph — Syn graph, n. [L. syngrapha, Gr. ?; sy n with + ? to write.] (Law) A writing signed by both or all the parties to a contract or bond. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
syngraph — syn·graph … English syllables
syngraph — /siijgraef/ The name given by the canonists to deeds or other written instruments of which both parts were written on the same piece of parchment, with some word or letters of the alphabet written between them, through which the parchment was cut … Black's law dictionary
syngraph — Singular of syngrapha … Ballentine's law dictionary

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