undersigned

[ adjective uhn-der-sahynd, uhn-der-sahynd; noun uhn-der-sahynd ]

adjective

1. being the one or ones whose signature appears at the end of a letter or document:

   All of the undersigned persons are bound by the contract.

2. signed at the bottom or end of, as a writing:

   The undersigned names guarantee the good faith of the statement.

noun

1. the undersigned, the person or persons signing a letter or document.

undersigned

/ ˈʌndəˌsaɪnd /

noun

1. the undersigned
   the undersigned the person or persons who have signed at the foot of a document, statement, etc

adjective

1. having signed one's name at the foot of a document, statement, etc
2. (of a document) signed at the foot
3. signed at the foot of a document

Word History and Origins

Origin of undersigned¹

First recorded in 1635–45; under- + sign + -ed ²

Example Sentences

We, the undersigned, hoped you would take serious and practical measures to fulfill your promises.

From The Daily Beast

The undersigned respectfully beg that you will obtain the promotion of Sheridan.

From Project Gutenberg

Remember to call on the undersigned, who will give you the best bargains in farms that can be got in this country.

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The mere wish to gain a livelihood has never been the leading clew that has hitherto guided the undersigned on his path.

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In the opinion of the undersigned, this question should be permanently settled.

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These efforts failed, and the undersigned are therefore able only to transmit a copy of the Journal of the Convention.

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