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- Dictionarycoun·ter·sign/ˈkoun(t)ərˌsīn/
verb
- 1. add a signature to (a document already signed by another person): "each check had to be signed and countersigned"
noun
- 1. a signal or password given in reply to a soldier on guard: archaic "advance, patrol, and give the countersign to me"
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The meaning of COUNTERSIGN is a signature attesting the authenticity of a document already signed by another.
COUNTERSIGN definition: 1. to write your name on a document that already has the signature (= name written) of another…. Learn more.
COUNTERSIGN meaning: 1. to write your name on a document that already has the signature (= name written) of another…. Learn more.
noun. a sign used in reply to another sign. Military. a secret sign that must be given by authorized persons seeking admission through a guarded area. a signature added to another signature, especially for authentication.
Definitions of countersign. verb. add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity. “You must countersign on this line of the contract”. see more. be engaged by a written agreement. noun. a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed. synonyms: countersignature.
coun·ter·sign. (koun′tər-sīn′) tr.v. coun·ter·signed, coun·ter·sign·ing, coun·ter·signs. To sign (a previously signed document) to vouch for the authenticity of the document. n. 1. A second or confirming signature on a previously signed document. Also called countersignature.
noun. 1. a signature added to a document previously signed by another, for authentication or confirmation. 2. a secret sign or signal in answer to another, as in a secret society. 3.
verb. /ˈkaʊntəsaɪn/ /ˈkaʊntərsaɪn/ (specialist) Verb Forms. countersign something to sign a document that has already been signed by another person, especially in order to show that it is legally or officially acceptable. All orders must be countersigned by one of the directors. Topics Law and justice c2. Word Origin. Join us.
1. a signature added to a document previously signed by another, for authentication or confirmation. 2. a secret sign or signal in answer to another, as in a secret society. 3. Military. a secret word or signal which must be given to a guard or sentry by someone wishing to pass; password. verb transitive. 4.
Countersign Definition. To authenticate (a previously signed document) by adding one's own signature. To sign one’s own name next to one’s own or someone else’s to authenticate, reinforce, or verify the first signature. To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing).
