cosigner

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co·sign

(kō-sīn′)

tr.v. co·signed, co·sign·ing, co·signs

1. To sign (a document) jointly.

2. To endorse (another's signature), as for a loan.

co·sign′er n.

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cosigner

(kəʊˈsaɪnə)

(Law) a cosignatory

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co•sign•er

(ˈkoʊˌsaɪ nər, koʊˈsaɪ-)

n.

1. a cosignatory.

2. a joint signer of a negotiable instrument, esp. a promissory note.

[1900–05]

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Noun	1.	cosigner - one of two or more signers of the same document (as a treaty or declaration) cosignatory signatory, signer - someone who signs and is bound by a document
	2.	cosigner - a signer in addition to the principal signer (to verify the authenticity of the principal signature or to provide surety) signatory, signer - someone who signs and is bound by a document

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