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Meaning 1
The official public seal of any of several nations.
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Phrase guide
great seal
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noun
Meaning 2
The main seal of a nation or state that symbolizes its authority, and with which official documents are stamped.
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noun
Meaning 3
the principal seal of a government, symbolizing authority or sovereignty
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Broader terms: seal, stamp
Narrower terms: Great Seal of the United States
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Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Dutch: grootzegel — main seal
- Dutch: Großsiegel — main seal