countersign's Usage Examples:

In military terminology, a countersign is a sign, word, or any other signal previously agreed upon and required to be exchanged between a sentry or guard.

official document signed by the representative of a company may be countersigned by his supervisor to verify the authority of the representative.

To countersign decrees about powers delegated by Congress, which shall be under the control of the Joint Standing Committee.

- To countersign, together.

Tertsetis, knowing very well the innocence of the defendants, refused to countersign the decision of condemnation.

Allegedly, before Gisors, Richard coined as countersign the parole of the day to tell friend from foe, "Dieu et mon droit", a.

Auditor, and certify the balances arising thereon to the Register; to countersign all warrants drawn by the Secretary of the Treasury, which shall be warranted.

years; and no measure could be adopted by the President without the countersign of the proper Minister.

insurer and, if authorized to do so by an insurer, to effectuate and countersign insurance contracts".

identified by the capital letter of the countersign.

when challenged, came close to the sentry's ear as if to whisper the countersign.

armed and also demands a countersign upon arriving at his destination.

Since nobody was instructed to provide him such a countersign, Gunther immediately.

The synagogue's treasurer who must countersign any construction check has been avoiding the rabbi so he can't be pressured.

removed at the pleasure of the king alone, but appointments must be countersigned by the President of the Privy Council.

law restoring the death penalty to the Turkish Parliament ("and I will countersign it").

nonplussed, replies "And very heavy", unwittingly giving the correct countersign.

provision directing the secretary of state to "affix the great seal to and countersign all commissions issued and other official acts done by the governor,.

Rather than countersign it as the King demanded, the government resigned.

Synonyms:

password; word; secret; arcanum; parole; positive identification; watchword;

Antonyms:

unclassified; unconcealed; outward; acknowledged; public;