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Meaning of 'countersign' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Countersign [ a.]
- The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity.
- A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword.
2 . 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.

Meaning of 'countersign' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . countersign [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group
Example in sentence:
  • he forgot the password
2 . countersign [ v]
Meaning (2):
- add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity
Example in sentence:
  • You must countersign on this line of the contract

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