countersign

Definition of Countersign in English :

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Noun

1. countersign, parole, password, watchword, word

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

Example Sentences:
'he forgot the password'

2. countersign, countersignature

a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed

countersignature

Verb

3. countersign

add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity

Example Sentences:
'You must countersign on this line of the contract'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Countersign

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verb (ˈkaʊntəˌsaɪn , ˌkaʊntəˈsaɪn )

1. (transitive)

to sign (a document already signed by another)

noun (ˈkaʊntəˌsaɪn )

2. Also called: countersignature

the signature so written

3.

a secret sign given in response to another sign

4. mainly military

a password

Countersign

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noun

1.

a signature added to a document previously signed by another, for authentication or confirmation

2.

a secret sign or signal in answer to another, as in a secret society

3. Military

a secret word or signal which must be given to a guard or sentry by someone wishing to pass; password

verb transitive

4.

to authenticate (a previously signed document) by adding one's own signature

Countersign

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tr.v. coun·ter·signed, coun·ter·sign·ing, coun·ter·signs

To sign (a previously signed document) to vouch for the authenticity of the document.

n.

1. A second or confirming signature on a previously signed document. Also called countersignature.

2.

a. A sign or signal to be given to a sentry in order to obtain passage; a password.

b. A secret sign or signal given in answer to another.

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