cosignitary

/kɒˌsaɪɡˈnætəri/ or /kəˌsaɪɡˈneɪtəri/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or entity who signs a document jointly with the main signatory or is jointly and severally liable with another party for the payment of a debt or performance of a contract.

“The cosignatory on the loan agreement is equally responsible for repaying the debt.”

2. adjective

Jointly signing or jointly liable.

“The cosignatory clause in the contract has caused a controversy among the parties involved.”

Synonyms

  • co-signer
  • coparticipant
  • joint signer

Antonyms

  • principal
  • sole signatory