society > authority > lack of subjection > permission > permit [verb (transitive)] > permit authoritatively > affix seal or signature as granting permission (2)
transitive. To affix (a seal), append (a signature), or otherwise give (official authorization or sanction) to a document, decision, etc. Now rare…
intransitive. To make something official or authentic by writing one's signature, initials, etc.; to affirm agreement with something in this way.