What is the signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity called?
countersign — The signature of a secretary or other officer to a writing signed by a principal or superior, to attest its authenticity. (Webster's 1913.)
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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