What is another word for countersignatures?
Pronunciation: [kˈa͡ʊntəsˌɪɡnɪt͡ʃəz] (IPA) 
Countersignatures signify a form of authorization by a second party. The term has similar meanings with endorsements, approvals, confirmations, validations, verifications, and certifications. These words all suggest the act of affirming or consenting to an action by an individual authorized to do so. Approvals and confirmations typically refer to the official agreement of someone in authority, while endorsements imply the act of adding one's signature as a formal witness. Certifications and verifications signify the guarantee of authenticity by a third party, and validations suggest the affirmation of the correctness or value of something. All these words imply the act of passing or approving a process or document.
