'Countersign' definitions:
Definition of 'countersign'
(from WordNet)
noun
A secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password" [syn: password, watchword, word, parole, countersign]
noun
A second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed [syn: countersignature, countersign]
verb
Add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity; "You must countersign on this line of the contract"
Definition of 'Countersign'
From: GCIDE
- Countersign \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. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Countersign'
From: GCIDE
- Countersign \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. [1913 Webster]
- 2. (Mil.) A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'countersign'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- accept,
- accredit,
- affirm,
- amen,
- approve,
- assure,
- authenticate,
- authorize,
- autograph,
- avouch,
- badge,
- calligram,
- calling card,
- card,
- certify,
- christcross,
- cipher,
- confirm,
- cosign,
- countermark,
- countersignature,
- counterstamp,
- credentials,
- cross,
- device,
- dog tag,
- endorse,
- endorsement,
- give permission,
- give the go-ahead,
- give the imprimatur,
- give thumbs up,
- guarantee,
- hand,
- ID card,
- identification,
- identification badge,
- identification tag,
- initial,
- initials,
- John Hancock,
- letter of introduction,
- make a promise,
- mark,
- mark of signature,
- monogram,
- notarize,
- OK,
- open sesame,
- pass,
- pass on,
- pass upon,
- password,
- permit,
- pledge,
- plight,
- press card,
- promise,
- ratify,
- rubber stamp,
- sanction,
- say amen to,
- seal,
- second,
- secret grip,
- serial number,
- shibboleth,
- sigil,
- sign,
- sign and seal,
- sign manual,
- signature,
- signet,
- subscribe to,
- subscription,
- support,
- swear,
- swear and affirm,
- swear to,
- tessera,
- token,
- troth,
- undersign,
- underwrite,
- validate,
- visa,
- vise,
- visiting card,
- vouch,
- vow,
- warrant,
- watchword,
- word,
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