signatory, a. and n.
(ˈsɪgnətərɪ)
[ad. L. signātōrius of or belonging to sealing, f. ppl. stem of signāre to sign.]
A. adj.
† 1. Used in sealing. Obs.
| 1647 Torshell Design to Harmonize the Bible 24 Georg. Longus of Milain, concerning signatory Rings. 1656 Blount Glossogr., Signatory, that is used or serves to seal withal; As Annulus signatorius, a Seal-Ring, a Signet. |
2. Forming one of those (persons or states) whose signatures are attached to a document.
| 1870 Standard 16 Nov., The Emperor is ready to come to an understanding with the signatory Powers. 1892 A. E. Lee in Hist. of Columbus I. 116 The signatory chiefs agreed to deliver up all captives, and to keep the peace forever. |
B. n. One of those whose signatures are attached to a document of any kind. (Cf. signatary.)
| 1866 Contemp. Rev. I. 261 That the twenty signatories were..the majority of the members present in the Lower House. 1893 Liddon Life Pusey I. xi. 268 An address to the Archbishop of Canterbury, assuring him of the adherence of the signatories to the doctrine..of the Church. |