signatory
English edit
Etymology edit
From Latin signatorius.
Pronunciation edit
- IPA(key): /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/
Audio (Southern England) (file) - (General American) IPA(key): /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/
Noun edit
signatory (plural signatories)
- One who signs or has signed something.
- Synonyms: signator, signer
- John Hancock is famous for being the first signatory to the American Declaration of Independence, and for writing his name large.
- 1961 April, “Talking of Trains”, in Trains Illustrated, page 195:
- [...] 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.
Translations edit
one who signs or signed
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Adjective edit
signatory (not comparable)
- Relating to a seal; used in sealing.
- 1647, Samuel Torshell, Design to Harmonize the Bible:
- signatory Rings
- Signing; joining or sharing in a signature.
- signatory powers