Meaning of COUNTERSIGN
| Pronunciation: | | 'kaûntu`sIn
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- [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"
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| | Synonyms: | | countersignature, parole, password, watchword, word |
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| | See Also: | | arcanum, secret, sign, signature | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\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.
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