signatory

From Latin signatorius.

• IPA^(key): /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɹi/

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• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tɔː.ɹi/

signatory (plural signatories)

1. 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.

signatory (not comparable)

1. Relating to a seal; used in sealing.
   • 1647, Samuel Torshell, Design to Harmonize the Bible:

     signatory Rings

2. Signing; joining or sharing in a signature.

   signatory powers

• gyrations