Signatory

/ˈsɪɡnəˌtɔːri/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person, group, or organization that signs a document, especially one that is part of a formal agreement or treaty.

Each signatory to the treaty pledged to uphold its terms.

An entity that has legally consented to a contract or agreement by signing it.

The government is a signatory on behalf of its citizens.

A party that originates or officially endorses a document by signing it.

As a signatory, the company is obligated to comply with the regulations set forth in the agreement.

A formal participant in a legal document.

The signatories to the memorandum of understanding met to discuss the next steps.

From Latin 'signatorius', meaning 'of a signer'.

signatory state

A state that has signed a particular international agreement.

signatory agreement

A formal document that has been signed by the respective parties.

endorsement

The act of giving support or approval to something.

agreement

A negotiated and typically legally binding arrangement between parties.

A signer who is not fully understanding of the document.

He just signed without reading, typical signatory style.

Someone who is just going along for the ride on contracts.

She's a signatory, but doesn't really care about the details.