Definition of "autopen" []

• A mechanical device used for writing imitations of a personal signature. (noun)

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• "Obama auto-pens Patriot Act extension into law CBS/AP WASHINGTON - President Obama has taken advantage of a little-known and infrequently used device called an autopen to put his signature on legislation extending the government's post-Sept. 11 powers to search records and conduct roving wiretaps in pursuit of terrorists for anther four years."
• "In case you are new to the ways of Washington, the autopen is a mechanical device that signs someone's name at the touch of a button."
• "Just a get-well note some intern had produced and signed by autopen."