Meaning & use

signatory

noun·Academic

A person, organization, or country that has signed an official agreement or treaty.

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Every signatory to the treaty agreed to reduce carbon emissions by a fixed percentage each year.

As a signatory of the contract, the company is legally bound to deliver the goods on time.

A note on using this word

Signatory is most often used in formal or legal contexts about treaties, contracts, and international agreements.

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