Countersigning

/ˈkaʊntərˌsaɪnɪŋ/ verb

Definition

The act of signing a document after another person, to verify or authorize their signature.

Etymology

From countersign + -ing (present participle). The gerund or present participle form of the verb countersign.

Kelly Says

The countersigning process creates accountability—if something goes wrong, there's not just one person to blame, but multiple signers who each verified the decision.

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