Corporate Seal
/ˈkɔːrpərət siːl/
Definitions
- (n.) An embossed or inked emblem used by a corporation to authenticate documents as genuine and formally authorized.
The contract was validated by affixing the corporate seal to its signature page.
Forms
- corporate seals
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Commentary
While many jurisdictions no longer require a corporate seal for document validity, its use persists to symbolize formal authorization and authenticity.
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