COUNTERSIGN


Meaning of COUNTERSIGN in English

v.

Pronunciation: - ˌ s ī n

Function: noun

Date: 1591

1 : a signature attesting the authenticity of a document already signed by another

2 : a sign given in reply to another specifically : a military secret signal that must be given by one wishing to pass a guard

– countersign transitive verb

– coun · ter · sig · na · ture \ ˌ kau ̇ n-t ə r- ' sig-n ə - ˌ chu ̇ r, -ch ə r, - ˌ tyu ̇ r, - ˌ tu ̇ r \ noun

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