countersign

1 a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password" [syn: password, watchword, word, parole]

2 a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed [syn: countersignature] v : add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity; "You must countersign on this line of the contract"

English

Etymology

counter- + sign

Noun

1. a second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person

Verb

1. to add a second signature to a document, affirming the validity of the signature of another person

External links

• "countersign" at dict.org

Countersign may refer to one of the following :

• Countersign (military), a sign used by a sentry or guard.
• Countersign (legal), the writing of a second signature onto a document.

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