New York General Construction Law Section 10 - Acknowledge and acknowledgment.

 10.  Acknowledge  and  acknowledgment.  The  terms  acknowledge  and
  acknowledgment,  when  used  with  reference  to  the  execution  of  an
  instrument  or  writing  other  than  a deed of real property, include a
  compliance with the provisions of the next section by either such  proof
  or acknowledgment.

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