countersigned Definition
to sign a document that has already been signed by someone else in order to make it valid.
Using countersigned: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "countersigned" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The contract needs to be countersigned by the CEO before it can be implemented.
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The bank requires all checks over $10,000 to be countersigned by a second authorized person.
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The letter was countersigned by the department head to show approval.
countersigned Synonyms and Antonyms
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Summary: countersigned in Brief
The verb 'countersigned' [ˈkaʊntəsaɪnd] means to sign a document that has already been signed by someone else in order to make it valid. It is often required for legal or financial documents, such as contracts or checks.
