countersign
5 synonyms for countersign, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
watchword
countersignature
Etymology
Comes from Middle French contresigne; equivalent to counter- + sign.
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