undersigned
undersigned Lexical Profile
undersigned Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The person or people whose signatures appear at the bottom of a formal document, contract, or petition (always preceded by 'the').
"We, the undersigned, respectfully petition the city council to preserve the historic library building."
• adjective
Having signed at the bottom or end of a formal document, petition, or letter.
"The undersigned board members hereby approve the proposed budget amendments for the upcoming fiscal year."
Word Nuance & Usage
As a noun, 'undersigned' is always preceded by the definite article ('the undersigned') and can take either a singular or plural verb depending on whether one or multiple people signed the document. In formal or legal phrasing, the adjective often follows the noun or pronoun it modifies (e.g., 'we, the undersigned members').
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 17th century from the prefix 'under-' and 'signed', modeled after French 'soussigné' (literally 'signed below').