In plain English
This means the document is not fully signed yet. At least one party whose signature is required still needs to sign.
In context
Here, "pending signature" reports that the contract or document still lacks one or more required signatures.
- Situation
- Reading agreement sections, parties, dates, signatures, and execution status
- What it communicates
- reports that required signatures are still outstanding.
Meaning limits
This status alone does not identify which required party has not yet signed.
Examples
“The lease was still pending signature after the landlord and tenant settled the rent.”
“There were still two service agreements pending signature when the courier arrived.”