Definition of countersign Countersign

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We found 12 definitions of countersign from 7 different sources.

What does countersign mean?

countersigns, countersigning, countersigned

countersign - add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity; "You must countersign on this line of the contract"

sign be engaged by a written agreement; "He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18"; "The soprano signed to sing the new opera"

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countersign (Noun)
A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
countersign (Noun)
The response to a sign or signal.
countersign (Verb)
To sign on the opposite side of an instrument or writing.
countersign (Verb)
To add a second signature to a document, affirming the validity of the signature of another person.

countersign (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.
countersign (a.)
The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity.
countersign (a.)
A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword.

countersign
To sign a document that has been signed by someone else, in confirmation or authentication.

countersign
A particular word or number which is exchanged between sentinels, and intrusted to those on duty. (See PAROLE.)

countersign
In military discipline or manœuvres, is a watch-word given by the commanding officer of an army or garrison daily, in order that a friend may be distinguished from an enemy. The countersign is given to sentinels, and others who are immediately concerned. It is given in garrison to prevent unauthorized persons from passing the guards. The countersign is usually the name of a battle.

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countersign, verb, present, 1st person singular of countersign (infinitive).
countersign, verb (infinitive).
countersign, noun, singular of countersigns.