Signatory
noun
A person who has signed an agreement or document.
The president was one of the signatories of the peace treaty.
Often appears as...
- signatory to an agreement
- signatory powers
adjective
Describes being a person that has signed an official document.
They are signatory states to the Geneva Convention.
Often appears as...
- signatory country
- signatory state
Usage tips
Legal
noun
A person who has signed an agreement or document.
The president was one of the signatories of the peace treaty.
Often appears as...
- signatory to an agreement
- signatory powers
adjective
Describes being a person that has signed an official document.
They are signatory states to the Geneva Convention.
Often appears as...
- signatory country
- signatory state
Usage tips
Legal
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Importance
Used in legal contexts where understanding who has agreed to terms is critical.
The signatories to this contract are bound by its terms.
Pro Tip 2/3Binding Commitment
Being a signatory often means the person is legally bound to an agreement.
As a signatory, you must uphold the treaty's conditions.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Documents
Can refer to someone who signed a document of historical significance.
The founding fathers were the original signatories of the constitution.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Importance
Used in legal contexts where understanding who has agreed to terms is critical.
The signatories to this contract are bound by its terms.
Pro Tip 2/3Binding Commitment
Being a signatory often means the person is legally bound to an agreement.
As a signatory, you must uphold the treaty's conditions.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Documents
Can refer to someone who signed a document of historical significance.
The founding fathers were the original signatories of the constitution.
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Importance
Used in legal contexts where understanding who has agreed to terms is critical.
The signatories to this contract are bound by its terms.
Pro Tip 2/3Binding Commitment
Being a signatory often means the person is legally bound to an agreement.
As a signatory, you must uphold the treaty's conditions.
Pro Tip 3/3Historical Documents
Can refer to someone who signed a document of historical significance.
The founding fathers were the original signatories of the constitution.
Never forget "Signatory"
Humans forget easily. That's why you should download WordUp: Smart reminders, word games, AI practice, and much more!
Video examples
Nicola Sturgeon: How...
to demonstrate leadership in meeting the challenge of climate change. Now that coalition is not represented formally at UN summits, we are not signatories to the treaties that emerge from these summits. But collectively, we represent two billion people across the world,
Video examples
Nicola Sturgeon: How...
to demonstrate leadership in meeting the challenge of climate change. Now that coalition is not represented formally at UN summits, we are not signatories to the treaties that emerge from these summits. But collectively, we represent two billion people across the world,
Example 1 of 1
Quote examples
Fred Thompson
American Politician
Some people think that our planet is suffering from a fever. Now scientists are telling us that Mars is experiencing its own planetary warming: Martian warming. This has led some people, not necessarily scientists, to wonder if Mars and Jupiter, non signatories to the Kyoto Treaty, are actually inhabited by alien SUV-driving industrialists.
Quote examples
Roy Bennett
Zimbabwean Politician
For decades, Robert Mugabe has thumbed his nose at the world. The long-time dictator has ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist, repeatedly insulted foreign dignitaries, ignored regional and international agreements to which he was a signatory, and isolated the country from any legitimate international economic or political engagement.
Quote examples
Charles C. Mann
American Journalist
Under the Paris agreement, every one of the 147 signatories issues what is called an 'intended nationally determined contribution' (INDC), which amounts to a promise that the nation will take certain actions to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by a certain date.
Quote examples
Barton Gellman
American Journalist
The United States, a signatory to the Chemical Weapons Convention, destroyed the last of its stocks of VX and other chemical agents on the Johnston Atoll, 825 miles southwest of Hawaii, in November 2000.
Quote examples
Fred Thompson
American Politician
Some people think that our planet is suffering from a fever. Now scientists are telling us that Mars is experiencing its own planetary warming: Martian warming. This has led some people, not necessarily scientists, to wonder if Mars and Jupiter, non signatories to the Kyoto Treaty, are actually inhabited by alien SUV-driving industrialists.
Quote examples
Roy Bennett
Zimbabwean Politician
For decades, Robert Mugabe has thumbed his nose at the world. The long-time dictator has ruled Zimbabwe with an iron fist, repeatedly insulted foreign dignitaries, ignored regional and international agreements to which he was a signatory, and isolated the country from any legitimate international economic or political engagement.
Quote examples
Charles C. Mann
American Journalist
Under the Paris agreement, every one of the 147 signatories issues what is called an 'intended nationally determined contribution' (INDC), which amounts to a promise that the nation will take certain actions to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions by a certain date.
Quote examples
Barton Gellman
American Journalist
The United States, a signatory to the Chemical Weapons Convention, destroyed the last of its stocks of VX and other chemical agents on the Johnston Atoll, 825 miles southwest of Hawaii, in November 2000.
Example 1 of 4
WordUp Chrome Extension
As you browse the web instantly look up words you don’t know.
Get Chrome Extension