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8 words match “COUNTERSIGN”

COUNTERSIGN v. 3 definitions
To sign on the opposite side of (an instrument or writing); hence, to sign in addition to the signature of a principal or superior, in order to attest the authenticity of a writing.
CHALLENGE n. 2 definitions
The act of a sentry in halting any one who appears at his post, and demanding the countersign.
CONSIGNE n.
A countersign; a watchword.
COUNTER a.
or correspond to another. -- Counter signature, the name of a secretary or other officer countersigned to a writing. . Tooke. -- Counter slope, an overhanging slope; as, a wall with a counter slope. Mahan. -- Counter statement, a statement made in opposition to, or denial of, another statement. -- Counter surety, a…
HATTI-SHERIF n.
A irrevocable Turkish decree countersigned by the sultan.
PAROLE n.
A watchword given only to officers of guards; -- distinguished from countersign, which is given to all guards.
PASSWORD n.
A word to be given before a person is allowed to pass; a watchword; a countersign. Macaulay.
WATCHWORD n.
nown from an enemy, or a person who has a right to pass the watch from one who has not; a countersign; a password.