Cosignitary

/koʊˈsɪɡnɪˌteri/ noun

Definition

A person who signs a document or agreement jointly with another; a variant or archaic form of cosignatory.

Etymology

From co- + signitary (one who signs), a rare variant combining Latin co- with signare. This is an archaic legal term from earlier English.

Kelly Says

This word barely appears in modern usage, but you might encounter it in old legal documents or historical contracts, showing how terminology evolves and some terms just disappear.

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