|
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
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"
3. Noun. A second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed.
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]