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署 is a phono-semantic compound: the upper component 罒 (a net) serves as the semantic indicator, while the lower component 者 provides the pronunciation. Originally, it meant to arrange or place things in a specific order, a meaning that gradually shifted toward deploying personnel or assigning duties in an official context. This administrative association led to the modern primary meaning of a government office, bureau, or agency. Additionally, it acquired the secondary meaning of writing one's name or affixing a signature, stemming from the idea of taking official responsibility or claiming authorship over an arrangement, decision, or text.
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签署这份文件很重要。
双方已签署了合作协议。
部长正在部署重要任务。
军队完成了战略部署。
他暂时代理署理局长职务。
请在表格末尾署名。
官方署名的公告已经发布。
该地区曾设有行政公署。
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