coun·ter·sign /-ˌsaɪn/
口令,暗號,副印(vt.)副署,連署,確認
Coun·ter·sign v. t. [imp. & p. p. Countersigned p. pr. & vb. n. Countersigning.] 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.
Coun·ter·sign, a.
1. The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity.
2. Mil. A private signal, word, or phrase, which must be given in order to pass a sentry; a watchword.
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countersign
n 1: a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group;
"he forgot the password" [syn: password, watchword,
word, parole]
2: a second confirming signature endorsing a document already
signed [syn: countersignature]
v : add one's signature to after another's to attest
authenticity; "You must countersign on this line of the
contract"