Word Study
signatory
CIDE DICTIONARY
signatory, a. [L. signatorius.].
- Relating to a seal; used in sealing. Bailey. [1913 Webster]
- Signing; joining or sharing in a signature; as, signatory powers. [1913 Webster]
signatory, n.
A signer; one who signs or subscribes; as, a conference of signatories. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
signatory, n. & adj.
--n. (pl. -ies) a party or esp. a State that has signed an agreement or esp. a treaty.
--adj. having signed such an agreement etc.
--n. (pl. -ies) a party or esp. a State that has signed an agreement or esp. a treaty.
--adj. having signed such an agreement etc.
Etymology
L signatorius of sealing f. signare signat- mark
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