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 ● Feb. 18, 2022
All use of such a fund should require the countersignature of a representative of the U.S.
From Time Magazine Archive
Last week with his advice and countersignature, their detention during the pleasure of King Edward was terminated and they were let out of Broadmoor.
From Time Magazine Archive
All know that he has long been the only one of Benito Mussolini's ministers from whom harassed King Vittorio Emanuele III has always been able to secure a countersignature for his royal acts.
From Time Magazine Archive
The new parliamentary interpretation of these prescriptions of responsibility, especially the right of refusing countersignature, was opposed by the King, who adhered to the old only possible forms.
From The Swedish-Norwegian Union Crisis A History with Documents by Nordlund, Karl
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