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countersign

/ˈkaʊntərsaɪn/ /ˌkaʊntərˈsaɪn/

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noun

Contre-seing

A second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person.

Examples :

"The application required a countersign from the department head to validate the principal's signature. "

La demande nécessitait un contre-seing du chef de département pour valider la signature du directeur.

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noun

Contre-signature, mot de passe

The response to a sign or signal.

Examples :

"Only those who give the countersign may enter the Masonic Lodge."

Seuls ceux qui donnent le mot de passe peuvent entrer dans la loge maçonnique.

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verb

Contresigner

To sign on the opposite side of (a document).

Examples :

"The teacher asked the principal to countersign the permission slip after she signed it, ensuring both parties approved the field trip. "

Le professeur a demandé au directeur de contresigner le formulaire d'autorisation après l'avoir signé, garantissant ainsi que les deux parties approuvaient le voyage scolaire.

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verb

Contresigner

(by extension) To add a second signature to a document, affirming the validity of the signature of another person.

Examples :

"The teacher had to countersign the student's permission slip to confirm it was legitimate. "

Le professeur a dû contresigner le billet d'autorisation de l'élève pour confirmer sa légitimité.

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