countersignature

[ koun-ter-sig-nuh-cher ]
/ ˌkaʊn tərˈsɪg nə tʃər /

noun

a signature added by way of countersigning.

Origin of countersignature

First recorded in 1835–45; counter(sign) + signature

Example sentences from the Web for countersignature

  • In accordance with royal proclamation important acts of the government require the countersignature of all of the ministers.

    The Governments of Europe |Frederic Austin Ogg