great seal

great seal

n. The principal seal of a government or state, with which official documents are stamped.

great seal

n (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) (often capitals) the principal seal of a nation, sovereign, etc, used to authenticate signatures and documents of the highest importance

great′ seal′

n. 1. the principal seal of a government or state. 2. (caps.) a. the Lord Chancellor, keeper of the principal seal of Great Britain. b. the office of the Lord Chancellor.

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great seal - the principal seal of a government, symbolizing authority or sovereigntyseal, stamp - a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents