noun
countersign
Countersign (noun) means a second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
noun
1
A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
2
The response to a sign or signal.
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Etymology
From Middle French contresigne. Equivalent to counter- + sign.
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of countersign?
"countersign" (noun) means a second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.
What are the different meanings of countersign?
"countersign" has 2 main meanings: 1. A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person; 2. The response to a sign or signal.