signatory

noun, adj — 3 senses

signatory

noun

US /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/ · /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/

Etymology From Latin signatorius.

1

One who signs or has signed something.

Near-synonyms: undersigned, subscriber
John Hancock is famous for being the first signatory to the American Declaration of Independence, and for writing his name large.

1 more example

[...] it is reported that signatories of a petition for retention of service include the Home Secretary, Mr. R. A. Butler, who resides in the neighbourhood.1961 April, “Talking of Trains”, in Trains Illustrated, page 195:

Derived terms: cosignatory, countersignatory, nonsignatory

signatory

adj

Etymology From Latin signatorius.

1

Relating to a seal; used in sealing.

signatory Rings1647, Samuel Torshell, Design to Harmonize the Bible:

2

Signing; joining or sharing in a signature.

signatory powers

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