signatory, sign at ary

& s. [Lat. sig natorius =that serves for sealing.] A. As adjective : ing. 1. Pertaining or relating to a seal; used in seal2. Signing or subscribing to a document; spec if., applied to the head or representative of a state who signs a public document, as a treaty. "An exchange of views is now going on between them and the other signatory Powers."-London Daily Telegraph. B. As subst.: One who signs; spec if., the head or representative of a state who signs a public document, as a treaty. "Hoping to receive the support of the signatories of the Treaty of Berlin."-London Daily Telegraph .