signatory

/ˈsɪɡnəˌtɔri/
noun
  1. A person, country, or organization that has signed an official agreement or treaty.
    • The treaty has over fifty signatories, including most major nations.
    • As a signatory of the contract, she is legally bound to its terms.
    • Each signatory to the climate accord agreed to reduce carbon emissions.
adjective
  1. Having signed or being a party to a formal agreement.
    • The signatory parties agreed to a ceasefire.
    • The signatory nations met to discuss the next steps.
    • All signatory companies must comply with the new safety standards.
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