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countersign
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coun·ter·sign  (kountr-sn)
tr.v. coun·ter·signed, coun·ter·sign·ing, coun·ter·signs
To sign (a previously signed document), as for authentication.
n.
1. A second or confirming signature, as on a previously signed document. Also called countersignature.
2.
a. A sign or signal to be given to a sentry in order to obtain passage; a password.
b. A secret sign or signal given in answer to another.

countersign
Verb
to sign (a document already signed by another) as confirmation
Noun
the signature so written
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.countersigncountersign - a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password"
arcanum, secret - information known only to a special group; "the secret of Cajun cooking"
positive identification - evidence proving that you are who you say you are; evidence establishing that you are among the group of people already known to the system; recognition by the system leads to acceptance; "a system for positive identification can prevent the use of a single identity by several people"
2.countersign - a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed
signature - your name written in your own handwriting
Verb1.countersign - add one's signature to after another's to attest authenticity; "You must countersign on this line of the contract"
sign - be engaged by a written agreement; "He signed to play the casino on Dec. 18"; "The soprano signed to sing the new opera"

A secret challenge and its reply. See also challenge; password.
Translations
Spanish countersign [ˈkauntəsaɪn] vtratificar, refrendar
French countersign [ˈkauntəsaɪn] vtcontresigner
German countersign [ˈkauntəsaɪn] vtgegenzeichnen
Italian countersign [ˈkauntəsaɪn] vtcontrofirmare

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