great seal en · NOUN
Meanings
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The main seal of a nation or state that symbolizes its authority, and with which official documents are stamped.
Charles formally made the changes, which were announced a week ago, by issuing a letters patent under the great seal of the realm, which the crown office published in the Gazette, the UK’s official public record.
2025 November 6, Caroline Davies, “King Charles officially strips Andrew of HRH style and prince title”, in The Guardian, →ISSN:
Forms
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Translations (2)
nl Großsiegel (main seal) · nl grootzegel (main seal)