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countersign

coun·ter·sign

uncommon
noun (2) verb (1)

noun

1.

a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group

  • “he forgot the password”
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2.

verb

1.

add one''s signature to after another''s to attest authenticity

  • “You must countersign on this line of the contract”

Origin

From Middle French contresigne. Equivalent to counter- + sign.

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