About The Word Countersign
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Countersign
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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`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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