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countersignature

[ koun-ter-sig-nuh-cher ]
/ ˌkaʊn tərˈsɪg nə tʃər /
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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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Words related to countersignature

advocacy, affirmation, approval, backing, commercial, confirmation, favor, permission, ratification, recommendation, signature, approbation, fiat, go ahead, okay, qualification, sanction, stroke, superscription, warrant

How to use countersignature in a sentence

  • In accordance with royal proclamation important acts of the government require the countersignature of all of the ministers.

    The Governments of Europe|Frederic Austin Ogg

  • Occasions might therefore occur when it was not only right, but also a duty to refuse countersignature.

    The Swedish-Norwegian Union Crisis|Karl Nordlund
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