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Abbreviation(s) and Synonym(s):

JWT

NIST SP 1800-13B, NIST SP 1800-13C, NIST SP 800-204A, NIST SP 800-204B, NIST SP 800-63-3, NISTIR 8301

Definition(s):

A data exchange format made of a header, payload, and signature where the header and the payload take the form of JSON objects. They are encoded and concatenated with the aggregate being signed to generate a signature.
Source(s):
NISTIR 8301 from RFC 7519 - Adapted

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