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countersign Definition

counter·sign (ko̵unt′ər sīn′; for v., also ko̵unt′ər sīn′)

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. Mil. a secret word or signal which must be given to a guard or sentry by someone wishing to pass; password

transitive verb

to authenticate (a previously signed document) by adding one's own signature

countersign Related Forms

coun′ter·sig′·na·ture (-sig′nə c̸hər) noun

countersign Synonyms

countersign

n.

password, watchword, slogan, catchword; see motto, password.

countersign Law Definition

v

To sign one’s own name next to one’s own or someone else’s to authenticate, reinforce, or verify the first signature.

countersign Usage Examples

Object

  • application: Umbrella bodies are registered bodies who countersign applications on behalf of organizations who have not chosen to register in their own right.
  • form: The landlord has to countersign the form agreeing to accept direct payments.
  • officer: In cases where the line manager has left the Office, the countersigning officer will usually undertake the task.
  • check: Checks Setting out who signs and countersigns checks and for what amounts.
  • copy: Once approved, one copy countersigned by the vendor will be sent back to the EUROPRACTICE Member and the SMI Company.
  • certificate: An Approved Body must designate a Certification Coordinator, who is the person responsible for countersigning certificates on behalf of that Approved Body.

Subject

  • supervisor: All three reports have to be countersigned by the supervisor.
  • parent: All booking forms in respect of persons under eighteen years of age must be countersigned by the parent or guardian.
  • body: First, all applications have to be countersigned by a body registered with the CRB.
  • member: In addition, the offender should be asked to sign the letter, which is then countersigned by a member of staff.
  • person: This form should be countersigned by the person authorized to do so for that organization.
  • officer: From previous experience I have a typed up and photocopied list, which is countersigned by the customs officers.

Modifying Another Word

  • then: In addition, the offender should be asked to sign the letter, which is then countersigned by a member of staff.
  • not: Application forms not countersigned by the Head of the Department's Manager will not be accepted.

Preposition: by

  • supervisor: All three reports have to be countersigned by the supervisor.
  • parent: All booking forms in respect of persons under eighteen years of age must be countersigned by the parent or guardian.
  • body: First, all applications have to be countersigned by a body registered with the CRB.
  • member: In addition, the offender should be asked to sign the letter, which is then countersigned by a member of staff.
  • person: This form should be countersigned by the person authorized to do so for that organization.
  • accountant: To approve the annual accounts presented by the treasurer and countersigned by an accountant.