Definition of Countersign

1. Noun. A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group. "He forgot the password"

Exact synonyms: Parole, Password, Watchword, Word
Generic synonyms: Arcanum, Secret, Positive Identification

2. Verb. Add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity. "You must countersign on this line of the contract"
Generic synonyms: Sign
Derivative terms: Countersignature

3. Noun. A second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed.
Exact synonyms: Countersignature
Generic synonyms: Signature

Definition of Countersign

1. v. t. 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.

2. a. The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity.

Definition of Countersign

1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Countersign

counterreaction
counterreform
counterreformation
counterreformer
counterreforms
counterresponse
counterrevolution
counterrevolutionary
counterrevolutionist
counters
countershading
countershadings
countershock
countershot
countershots
countersign (current term)
countersignature
countersigned
countersigning
countersigns
countersink
countersinking
countersinks
countersink bit
countersniper
countersnipers
counterspell
counterspells
counterspies
counterspy

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