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Countersign

Countersign Definition And Meaning
What's The Definition Of Countersign? [n] a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed [n] a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password" [v] add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity; "You must countersign on this line of the contract" Synonyms \| Synonyms for Countersign: countersignature \| parole \| password \| watchword \| word Related Terms \| Find terms related to Countersign: accept \| accredit \| affirm \| amen \| approve \| assure \| authenticate \| authorize \| autograph \| avouch \| badge \| calligram \| calling card \| card \| certify \| christcross \| cipher \| confirm \| cosign \| countermark \| countersignature \| counterstamp \| credentials \| cross \| device \| dog tag \| endorse \| endorsement \| give permission \| give the go-ahead \| give the imprimatur \| give thumbs up \| guarantee \| hand \| ID card \| identification \| identification badge \| identification tag \| initial \| initials \| John Hancock \| letter of introduction \| make a promise \| mark \| mark of signature \| monogram \| notarize \| OK \| open sesame \| pass \| pass on \| pass upon \| password \| permit \| pledge \| plight \| press card \| promise \| ratify \| rubber stamp \| sanction \| say amen to \| seal \| second \| secret grip \| serial number \| shibboleth \| sigil \| sign \| sign and seal \| sign manual \| signature \| signet \| subscribe to \| subscription \| support \| swear \| swear and affirm \| swear to \| tessera \| token \| troth \| undersign \| underwrite \| validate \| visa \| vise \| visiting card \| vouch \| vow \| warrant \| watchword \| word \| X See Also \| arcanum \| secret \| sign \| signature Countersign In Webster's Dictionary \Coun`tersign"\ (-s?n`; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Countersigned} (-s?nd`); p. pr. & vb. n. {Countersigning}.] [Counter- + sign: cf. F. contresigner.] To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing. \Coun"tersign`\, a. 1. The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity. 2. (Mil.) A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword.

Countersign Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Countersign?

[n] a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed
[n] a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password"
[v] add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity; "You must countersign on this line of the contract"

See Also | arcanum | secret | sign | signature

Countersign In Webster's Dictionary

\Coun`ter*sign"\ (-s?n`; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Countersigned} (-s?nd`); p. pr. & vb. n. {Countersigning}.]
[Counter- + sign: cf. F. contresigner.]
To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing);
hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or
superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing.


\Coun"ter*sign`\, a.
1. The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing
   signed by a principal or superior, to attest its
   authenticity.

2. (Mil.) A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be
   given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword.

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