In plain English
This means a version of a document that includes signatures from both signing parties, not just the first person who signed it. The later signature is added by another party to show confirmation or approval.
In context
Here, it identifies the returned lease copy that now includes the other signing party's confirming or approving signature as well as the original signature.
- Situation
- Signing leases, communicating with property managers, and tracking tenancy administration
- What it communicates
- identifies the returned lease copy that has been signed by the other signing party as well
Meaning limits
By itself, the term does not say whether the document is legally effective or what any signature authorizes.
Examples
“He kept the countersigned copy and discarded the version that carried only the tenant's signature.”
“When the countersigned copy of the lease arrived, she placed it with the rest of the rental papers.”