cosignatory
Fellow treaty participant
A cosignatory is someone who signs a document alongside others, sharing responsibility or endorsement.
The term appears most often in diplomatic and legal contexts: The nations were cosignatories to the treaty.
As an adjective, it describes parties who sign together: cosignatory powers, cosignatory states.
Backer of obligation
- backerFinancial supporter
- sponsorFunder of activities
- bondsmanOne who posts bail
- guarantorOne pledging another's obligation
underwriter · collateral · pledge · guarantee · assurance · indemnity · warranty · security
Gathering for celebration
- jointShared by multiple parties
- obligorOne bound by contract
- co-debtorJoint obligation holder
- borrowerOne who takes temporarily
lender · mortgagee · lessee · lessor · underwriter · principal · agent · notary
Binding pact between nations
- pactFormal agreement between parties
- accordHarmony between parties
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
- protocolPrescribed conduct rules
concordat · covenant · ratification · agreement · compact · entente · multilateral · bilateral
Favorable opinion given
- backingAid or sponsorship
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
- sanctionApproval or punitive measure
validation · authentication · attestation · certification · confirmation · accreditation · affirmation · authorization
Joint creator of text
- partnerOne who shares activity
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
- associateConnect mentally or socially
- allySupportive partner
participant · affiliate · co-sponsor · counterpart · co-founder · stakeholder
surety
Backer of obligation
guarantor · underwriter · collateral · pledge · guarantee · assurance · indemnity · warranty · security · vouch
party
Gathering for celebration
borrower · lender · mortgagee · lessee · lessor · underwriter · principal · agent · notary · witness
treaty
Binding pact between nations
- pactFormal agreement between parties
- accordHarmony between parties
- conventionAgreed standard of behavior
protocol · concordat · covenant · ratification · agreement · compact · entente · multilateral · bilateral · charter
approval
Favorable opinion given
- backingAid or sponsorship
- supportTo uphold or sustain
- ratificationFormal approval by authority
sanction · validation · authentication · attestation · certification · confirmation · accreditation · affirmation · authorization · assent
coauthor
Joint creator of text
- partnerOne who shares activity
- collaboratorOne who works jointly
- associateConnect mentally or socially
ally · participant · affiliate · co-sponsor · counterpart · co-founder · stakeholder