privy seal
The term "privy seal" refers to a seal used historically by monarchs to authenticate personal or confidential documents, distinct from the Great Seal used for more significant documents.
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Definition
C1Monarchy
(historical, formal)A seal used by a monarch to authenticate personal or confidential documents.
Example
- The letter bore the privy seal, indicating it was a personal message from the king.
C1Government
(historical, formal)A seal used by a high-ranking official, such as the Lord Privy Seal, to authenticate documents.
Example
- The warrant was issued under the privy seal of the Lord Privy Seal.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "privy seal":
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