countersignature
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of countersignature
First recorded in 1835–45; counter(sign) + signature
Example Sentences
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I had signed the Designated Fund Agreement and was waiting for the countersignature when the school informed me it would no longer participate.
From Salon
If, meanwhile, the members of the Council should have the power, by refusing countersignature, to hinder every future Royal Decree, the Norwegian King would be deprived of participating in the government.
From Project Gutenberg
In so far as is permitted by the constitution, and by laws from time to time enacted, decrees and ordinances may be promulgated by the Emperor, under the countersignature of the Chancellor.
From Project Gutenberg
The governor soon after sent his abdication for countersignature by these members of the ministry, and accordingly the government formally dissolved itself, after having done so de facto in the previous council of ministers.
From Project Gutenberg
Occasions might therefore occur when it was not only right, but also a duty to refuse countersignature.
From Project Gutenberg
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