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countersign
('k/&//U/nt/@/,s/aI/n )

adjective (a)

  • The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity.(adjective)
    source: webster1913

noun (n)

  • a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    parole, password, watchword, word
    source: wordnet30
  • a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    countersignature
    source: wordnet30

verb (v)

  • add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity(verb.communication)
    Example:
    You must countersign on this line of the contract.
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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