Countersign
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Countersign is a noun meaning (law) A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
Meaning
(law) A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
More Meanings
- The response to a sign or signal.
- (transitive) To sign on the opposite side of (a document).
- (transitive, by extension) To add a second signature to a document, affirming the validity of the signature of another person.
Example Sentences
Only those who give the countersign may enter the Masonic Lodge.
Word Forms
- countersigns
- countersigning
- countersigned
Synonyms for countersign
Depending on context, synonyms include witness, word, parole, password, watchword, countersignature.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include watchword, parole, password, word, ratify, endorse.
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