1. (n.) See Vis.

2. (v. t.) To indorse, after examination, with the word vise, as a passport; to vise.

John Hancock OK X acceptance affidavit affirmance affirmation approbation approval attestation authentication authority authorization autograph bill of health certificate certificate of proficiency certification christcross cipher clearance confirmation countermark countersign countersignature counterstamp credential cross deposition device diploma endorsement full pratique go-ahead green light hand imprimatur initials mark mark of signature monogram navicert nod notarization notarized statement note okay pass passport permission pratique protection ratification rubber stamp safe-conduct safeguard sanction seal sheepskin sigil sign manual signature signet stamp stamp of approval subscription sworn statement testamur testimonial the nod ticket validation vise voucher warrant warranty witness