What is a countersignature?

bootskitty92

n : a second confirming signature endorsing a document already signed [syn: countersign] coun·ter·sign ( P ) Pronunciation Key (kountr-sn) tr.v. coun·ter·signed, coun·ter·sign·ing, coun·ter·signs To sign (a previously signed document), as for authentication. n. A second or confirming signature, as on a previously signed document. Also called countersignature. A sign or signal to be given to a sentry in order to obtain passage; a password. A secret sign or signal given in answer to another. Feb 16 06, 4:43 PM

Baloo55th

It's used to make sure the treasurer doesn't draw all the money out. He/she has to have at least one other person to sign the cheque before the bank will accept it. (This means that they have to share the money when they escape to Brazil, thus being a deterrent to crime as the proceeds are reduced). Also used for other seriously secure things, like orders for execution, and getting a second bog roll out of stores in the same week as the first. Feb 17 06, 4:02 AM

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