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AA

Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

Attribute Authority

NIST SP 800-95

Definition(s):

An entity, recognized by the Federal PKI Policy Authority or comparable Agency body as having the authority to verify the association of attributes to an identity.
Source(s):
NIST SP 800-32 under Attribute Authority

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