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1828 Definition

COUNTERSIGN, v.t. [counter and sign.] Literally, to sign on the opposite side of an instrument or writing; hence, to sign, as secretary or other subordinate officer, a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest the authenticity of the writing. Thus charters signed by a king are countersigned by a secretary. Bank notes signed by the president are countersigned by the cashier.

COUNTERSIGN, n. A private signal, word or phrase, given to soldiers on guard, with orders to let no man pass unless he first names that sign; a military watchword. Advance and give the countersign.

1913 Definition
Countersign (countersign)
v. t.(-s?n`; 277)
Coun`ter*sign"
[imp. *** p. p. Countersigned (-s?nd`)] p. pr. *** vb. n. Countersigning.] [Counter- + sign: cf. F. contresigner.]
  1. 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.
  2. The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity.
  3. A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword.

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