Definition of Countersignature

1. Noun. A second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed.

Exact synonyms: Countersign
Generic synonyms: Signature
Derivative terms: Countersign, Countersign

Definition of Countersignature

1. Noun. A signature made to confirm or endorse another. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Countersignature

counterseals
countersecure
countersecured
countersecures
countersecuring
countershading
countershadings
countershaft
countershafts
countershock
countershot
countershots
countersign
countersignal
countersignals
countersignature (current term)
countersignatures
countersigned
countersigning
countersigns
countersing
countersinging
countersings
countersink
countersink bit
countersinking
countersinks
counterslogan
counterslogans
countersniper

Literary usage of Countersignature

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. China's New Constitution and International Problems by Min-chʻien T. Z. Tyau (1918)
"... be submitted to the House of Representatives for recognition within seven days after the opening of the next session.'' countersignature of Mandates ..."

2. The Philippine Islands, 1493-1803: Explorations by Early Navigators by Emma Helen Blair, James Alexander Robertson, Edward Gaylord Bourne (1908)
"Begins "El Rey: dn. Juan Niño de Tavora, . ." Ends "mitad del sueldo.", with royal signature and countersignature of royal secretary. VOL. xxu. pp. 146-150. ..."

3. Bibliography of the Philippine Islands by James Alexander Robertson (1908)
"with royal signature and countersignature of royal secretary. VOL. xxii, pp. 164- 166. [Decree regarding the Chinese.] Madrid, November 19, 1627. ..."

4. A Treatise on the Law of Insurance of Every Kind by Joseph Asbury Joyce (1917)
"It is immaterial in such a case whether he countersigned them or not.11 And where the charter does not require a countersignature, a policy containing a ..."

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