countersignature
countersignature — noun
1. a second signature added to a document by a second authorised person, confirming
a second signature added to a document by a second authorised person, confirming that the first signature is genuine or that the document has been approved by someone else
The contract needs the countersignature of the department head before it is valid.
countersignature + of [person] — indicates who must sign
All cheques over ten thousand dollars require a second countersignature.
require + countersignature (uncountable use)
Mei-Ling waited for her manager's countersignature on the travel request form.
Without the countersignature of a senior officer, the payment could not be processed.
Thomas added his countersignature to the lease after checking every clause.
- endorsement
broader term that can mean a confirming signature but also any public show of support
- co-signature
more common in everyday contexts such as shared loans or rental agreements; less formal than countersignature
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Frequently used in banking, legal, and corporate settings where documents need approval from more than one authorised person.