Nedtegner

Nedtegner is a term used in Danish and Norwegian to refer to a person who signs a document, or to the act of signing itself. In English, it is often rendered as “signatory” or “the undersigned.” The word derives from tegn (sign or mark) with the prefix ned-, which in this context conveys signing beneath or in writing on a document.

As a noun, nedtegner denotes the individual who signs a formal document, such as a contract, petition, declaration, or official notice. The signatory’s name, title, and sometimes address are recorded to identify the nedtegner clearly and to indicate who has endorsed the document. In many contexts, multiple nedtegnere may appear, especially in collective agreements or formal filings.

The related verb nedtegne means to sign a document or to endorse it in writing. This action typically signals assent, confirmation, or authorization of the document’s contents. While similar to underskrive (to sign), nedtegne often emphasizes the act of signing in a formal, recorded manner, and is more common in legal or administrative language.

In practice, a document may refer to its nedtegnere(s) as “the undersigned” and require verification of identity, sometimes by a witness or notary, to ensure validity. The term is largely formal and is used predominantly in written records rather than everyday speech.