Definition

1. Noun:
   • A second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed: A countersignature is a signature added by a second person to a document that has already been signed by a first person, confirming its authenticity or authorizing its execution.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The contract requires the countersignature of a director to be valid.
  • After the manager signed, I added my countersignature as a witness.

Advanced Usage

• "to require a countersignature": to need a second, authorizing signature.
  • Bank drafts over a certain amount require a countersignature.
• "to affix one's countersignature": to add one's signature as the second signatory.
  • The lawyer affixed her countersignature to the legal affidavit.

Variants and Related Words

• Countersign (verb): To sign a document that has already been signed by another.
  • The officer must countersign the passport application.
• Countersigned (adjective): Describing a document that has received a second signature.
  • Please return the countersigned agreement to our office.

Synonyms

• Endorsement: A signature or statement of support on a document.
• Second signature: A simpler term for a confirming signature.

Related Phrases

• "Countersigned by": A phrase used to indicate who provided the second signature.
  • The form was countersigned by the department head.

Noun

1. a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed