Found 2 items, similar to Countersign.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: countersign countersign n 1: a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; “he forgot the password” [syn: password, watchword, word, parole] 2: a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed [syn: countersignature] v : add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity; “You must countersign on this line of the contract”
English → English (gcide) Definition: Countersign Countersign \Coun`ter*sign"\ (-s?n`; 277), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Countersigned (-s?nd`); p. pr. & vb. n. Countersigning.] [Counter- + sign: cf. F. contresigner.] To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing. [1913 Webster] Countersign \Coun"ter*sign`\, a. 1. The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity. [1913 Webster] 2. (Mil.) A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword. [1913 Webster]