especially: a government bound with others by a signed convention
signatoryadjective
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A signatory puts his or her signature on a document that is also signed by others. In 1215 the English barons revolted against King John and forced him to join them as a signatory to the Magna Carta. This agreement stated the barons' own duties to the King but also assigned the barons clear rights and limited the King's power over them. Though the Magna Carta did nothing for the common people, it's often been called the first step toward democracy in the English-speaking countries.
Examples of signatory in a Sentence
a signatory of the Declaration of Independence
Recent Examples on the WebExcerpts from some of the 41 letters show just how much backing Peck had in Hollywood, but in its eagerness to implicate others, the series overlooks how Peck may have wielded authority over some of the signatories.—Hannah Giorgis, The Atlantic, 18 Apr. 2024 Its signatories included the photographer and activist Nan Goldin and artists representing their countries in 14 of this year’s Biennale pavilions, including those of Chile, Finland and Nigeria.—Alex Marshall, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for signatory
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