Counterpart
/ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another in a different place or situation.
Each party must sign two counterparts of the agreement.
- (n.) A duplicate or copy of a legal document, especially one of several executed copies.
The parties exchanged signed counterparts of the contract.
Forms
- counterparts
Related terms
Commentary
Used to denote duplicate originals of a document or equivalent parties in an agreement; often used in contracts requiring multiple signed copies.
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