countersignature
[ koun-ter-sig-nuh-cher ]
/ ˌkaʊn tərˈsɪg nə tʃər /
noun
a signature added by way of countersigning.
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Origin of countersignature
First recorded in 1835–45; counter(sign) + signature
Words nearby countersignature
counterscarp, countershading, countershaft, countershock, countersign, countersignature, countersink, counterspy, counterstain, counterstamp, counterstatement
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Example sentences from the Web for countersignature
In accordance with royal proclamation important acts of the government require the countersignature of all of the ministers.
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