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countersign
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Word definitions for countersign in dictionaries
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Countersign \Coun"ter*sign`\, a. The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity. (Mil.) A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword. ...
Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
Word definitions in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English
verb EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES ▪ I'm supposed to countersign this check in their presence. ▪ You have to get your visa countersigned by someone at the embassy. EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS ▪ All cheques shall be signed and countersigned by such persons as the ...
Wikipedia
Word definitions in Wikipedia
Countersign may refer to one of the following : Countersign (military) , a sign used by a sentry or guard. Countersign (legal) , the writing of a second signature onto a document.
WordNet
Word definitions in WordNet
n. a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group; "he forgot the password" [syn: password , watchword , word , parole ] a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed [syn: countersignature ] v. add one's signature to after ...
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
Word definitions in Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
1590s, from Middle French contresigne , from contre- "against" (see contra- ) + signe "sign" (see sign (n.)).
Usage examples of countersign.
On the stone is written the countersign that all hillsmen heed, and the tribe-call I know also.
Complete AVO identity cards for both, and a document, on the Allam Vedelmi Hatosag's own headed, unreproduceable notepaper, signed by Fermint and countersigned by a cabinet minister, with the appropriate and correct stamps for each office, authorising the Commandant of the Szarhaza prison to hand over Professor Harold Jennings to the bearers of the document.
But it takes a presidential order and even then it has to be countersigned by Security.
The act is countersigned by the Chief, and you know that an act countersigned by the Chief is absolutely irrevocable.
The document authorizing the Last Trump was countersigned by the Chief, and you know that it is irrevocable for that reason.
Lincoln knew that Stanton had countersigned McClellan's direction to Halleck to arrest Grant if he resumed the habits that had caused him to quit the army years before.
Even more astonishing was that it was countersigned across the bottom: Adolf Hitler, Fuhrer und Reichskanzler.
All the orders that you write on any patient must be countersigned by myself or one of the two interns on the service, whom you will meet presently.
If you write orders in the ICU they have to be countersigned the moment you write them.
Orders for patients on the ward can be countersigned en masse at various times during the day.
Back came whole Himalayas of completed lists for checking, recopying, rechecking, review and countersigning once again.
I knew the signs and countersigns for entry into the stronghold through the sea gate.
We had, after all, known the signs and countersigns, and, presumably, those of the holding of Policrates would not be familiar with all of the men or ships of Ragnar Voskjard.
I said, "it was you yourself who gave to me the signs and countersigns, when I posed as the courier of Ragnar Voskjard.
More importantly, she would doubtless be carrying papers linking her with Policrates, such papers as the signs and countersigns whereby the actions of the joint pirate fleets might be integrated and directed.