Glossary
Decline
Definition · Decline
Decline — A signer’s choice not to sign a request, ending or pausing the request.
ArcSign lets signers decline a request or ask a question, and tracks declines alongside other events.
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How to sign a document online
How to sign a document you received for e-signature: open the invitation, review the document, complete each field, and finish. What to do if you have a question or need to decline.
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ArcSign. (2026). “Decline: definition.” https://usearcsign.com/glossary/decline (last reviewed 2026-09-30).