signatory

CEFRA2

/ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who signs an official document.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Relating to a seal; used in sealing.

Examples

  • As a signatory to the treaty, our country is bound by its stipulations.

  • Is Mexico a signatory to the Geneva Convention?

At a glance

Sits at A2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
4

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Signing; joining or sharing in a signature.

  2. One who signs or has signed something.

More examples

In context

  • John Hancock is famous for being the first signatory to the American Declaration of Independence, and for writing his name large.

  • Near-synonyms: undersigned, subscriber

  • signatory powers

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Latin signatorius.