cosignatory
- noun
- /ˌkoʊˈsaɪnəˌtɔri/
- Formal
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cofirmante
- If one cosignatory defaults, the others may still be obligated under the contract.
Examples
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The peace treaty required that every cosignatory ratify the document before it took effect.
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She is a cosignatory on the lease agreement.
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Each cosignatory is responsible for complying with the terms of the agreement.
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The cosignatories agreed to the terms of the contract.
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The treaty was signed by several nations, including the United States as a key cosignatory.
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As a cosignatory of the agreement, she was committed to upholding its terms alongside her colleagues.
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The environmental organization enlisted multiple cosignatories to strengthen their advocacy for climate action.
Synonyms
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6.1
A person, country, or group that added their name to a paper and must follow its rules
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2.7
A person who writes their name on a document to show they agree
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4.5
A person who signs with someone and promises to pay if the main signer cannot
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4.4
A person who puts their name on a document to show they agree
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5.7
One or more people who write their name at the end of a document
How Responsible
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cosignatory comes from co- meaning 'together' and sign meaning 'to write your name', as in signature. So, a cosignatory is literally someone who 'signs together' with others and shares responsibility for the document.