Countersign
/ˈkaʊntərsaɪn/
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Official Procedures
Used for additional verification in formal documents or contracts.
Your passport application will need to be countersigned by an eligible person.
Pro Tip 2/3Higher Authority
A higher-ranking person or authority usually performs the countersigning as a form of endorsement.
The director countersigned the junior manager's report to approve it.
Pro Tip 3/3Dual Approval
Implies that two parties agree to the terms, with the second signature ensuring accountability.
The contract won't be valid until you countersign it.
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