Legal Definition and Related Resources of Seal
Meaning of Seal
Originally, denoted wax or wafer with an impression. However, to constitute a valid seal, in modern times, neither wax, wafer nor other adhesive substance is now required. All that is needed is the impression and this may be visible by means of an indentation on the face of the instrument . See Jacksonville M.P.R. & Nav. Co. v Hooper, 160 U.S. 514, 16 S.Ct. 379, 40 L.Ed. 515. The formality of sealing a document to evidence the intention of a party to be bound by the document derives its origin in the olden times when few people could sign their names. The rule was that a deed in order to be valid should be impressed with the grantor ‘s seal. See Devereux v McMahon, 108 N. C. 134, 12 S.E. 902; also, Dunn v Dunn, 242 N.C. 234, 87 S. E.2d308. In relation to corporations, the common law rule was that it could only speak and act by its common seal. See Bank of Columbia v Patterson, 7 Cranch (U.S.)299, 3 L.Ed. 351. However, this rule has been relaxed to an extent that in modern times, a corporation need not affix its seal to any instrument unless the nature of the instruÂment is such as to require a seal when done or executed as the act or contract of a natural person or unless its charter or statute so requires. See Bank of United States v Dandridge, 12 Wheat. (U.S.) 64, 6 L.Ed. 552. Seals are categorized into those that are private and those that are public . In the United States the Great Seal of a state and that of the federal government , of foreign and domestic courts and certain public officers, such as notary public, prove themselves and court will take judicial notice of the same. Private seals are those of private persons or corporations which require to be proved. See Perry v price , 1 Mo. 664.
Seal Alternative Definition
Anciently, wax with an impression. Sigillum est cera impressa quia cera sine impressione non est sigillum. 3 Inst. 169; 21 Pick. (Mass.) 417; 2 Caines (N. Y.) 362. In more modern law, wax, wafer, or any tenacious substance upon which an impression may be made. 5 Cush. (Mass.) 359; 5 Johns. (N. Y.) 239. In many of the states, a scroll made with a pen or printed (4 111. 12), such as the letters “L. S.”) (5 Wis. 549), or the word “Seal” (28 Grat. [Va.] 627), is held sufficient, and in some states this holding Is independent of statute (4 Ark. 195; 5 Cal. 315). See”L. S.”
Synonyms of Seal
(Close), verb
- bar
- block off
- bolt
- close up
- cover
- keep from public view
- keep in confidence
- keep in secrecy
- lock
- occlude
- secret
- secure
- Associated Concepts: sealed case
- sealed grand jury report
- sealed indictment
- sealed instrument
- sealed verdict
(Solemnize), verb
- accept
- accredit
- approve
- attest
- authenticate
- authorize
- bear witness
- certify
- confirm
- endorse
- enstamp
- impress with mark
- imprint
- inscribe
- legalize
- license
- ratify
- sanction
- sign
- stamp
- substantiate
- support
- undersign
- validate
- verify
- vouch
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Seal in the Dictionary of Law consisting of Judicial Definitions and Explanations of Words, Phrases and Maxims
French seel, a signet: Latin sigillum, a mark, seal. 1. An instrument for impressing wax made to adhere to a writing, in attestation of the genuineness of the writing or of the deliberation with which it is executed. The impression produced with such instrument. Among the Saxons, seals were little used; their method was for such as could write to subscribe their names, and, whether they could write or not, to affix the sign of the cross.
Note: This legal definition of Seal in the Dictionary of Law (English and American Jurisprudence) is from 1893.
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Jillson, Calvin C. Congressional Dynamics: Structure, Coordination, and Choice in the First American Congress, 1774-1789. Stanford, Calif.: Stanford University Press, 1994.
Schlenther, Boyd Stanley. Charles Thomson: A Patriot’s Pursuit.
Newark: University of Delaware Press; London: Associated University Presses, 1990.
John C.Fitzpatrick/a. e.
Concept of Seal(s) in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Seal(s): A physical impression made on a document to attest to a signature. Most common are corporate seal and notary seal.
Seal in Voting Law
Definition of Seal in the context of the United States election law: A device provided to polling officials for use in securely closing the ballot box and packets containing election materials.
Concept of Seal(s) in the context of Real Property
A short definition of Seal(s): A physical impression made on a document to attest to a signature. Most common are corporate seal and notary seal.
Seal in Voting Law
Definition of Seal in the context of the United States election law: A device provided to polling officials for use in securely closing the ballot box and packets containing election materials.
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