Difference between Watchword and Countersign

What is the difference between Watchword and Countersign?

Watchword as a noun is a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies while Countersign as a noun is a second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person

Watchword

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a prearranged reply to the challenge of a sentry or a guard; a password or signal by which friends can be known from enemies a word used as a motto, as expressive of a principle or rule of action; a maxim, byword a rallying cry

Countersign

Part of speech: verb

Definition: to add a second signature to a document, affirming the validity of the signature of another person

Part of speech: noun

Definition: a second signature added to a document to affirm the validity of the signature of the first person

We hope you now know whether to use Watchword or Countersign in your sentence.

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