signee

American  

[sahy-nee, sahy-nee] / saɪˈni, ˈsaɪ ni /

noun

1. a person who signs a document, register, etc.; signer; signatory.

   a signee of the Declaration of Independence.

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Usage

What does signee mean? A signee is a person who signs a document.Signee is a formal way of saying signer. Not only is it used to refer to someone who signs a legal document, it’s also often found in those legal documents as part of the terms and conditions that are being spelled out. For that reason, it could be considered legalese (legal jargon).Example: The delivery cannot be made until the signee is present to sign for the package.

Etymology

Origin of signee

First recorded in 1950–55; sign + -ee

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• signee vs. signer

Example Sentences

In the semifinals, Oklahoma State signee Peyton May threw a no-hitter and struck out 12 in an eight-inning 3-0 win against Aliso Niguel.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 22, 2026

The injury and complications required four surgeries for Angel City’s first signee.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 2, 2024

The Seahawks typically had Dee Eskridge and free-agent signee Laviska Sheanult Jr. as the main returners when practicing the play during OTAs.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

Louisiana State signee Derek Curiel, a senior outfielder and four-year starter, had one hit to finish his career with a school-record 119.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2024

A year ago, Love was just arriving as a free-agent signee and working primarily with Diggs with Adams still rehabbing a knee injury.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2024