About The Word Countersign

Bay Area Crosswords

Learn about the word Countersign to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Countersign definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.

Countersign

Countersign Meaning & Definition
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`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.

More Crossword Puzzle Words

A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z

Cross Word Of The Day

  • Tijuana ‐ a Mexican City just south of San Diego on the Lower California…
  • Mercury ‐ temperature measured by a mercury thermometer; "the mercury was…
  • Reticule ‐ a network of fine lines, dots, cross hairs, or wires in the focal…
  • Western prince's pine ‐ Eurasian herb with white or pinkish flowers in a…
  • Mesohippus ‐ North American 3-toed Oligocene animal; probably not directly…
  • Neuralgy ‐ acute spasmodic pain along the course of one or…
  • Tepee ‐ a native American tent; usually of…
  • Fling ‐ the act of flinging [n] a brief indulgence of your impulses [n]…
  • Family cryptocercidae ‐ a family of…
  • Papillon ‐ small slender toy spaniel with erect ears and a black-spotted…