Debossed
/ˈdiːˌbɒst/
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- (adj.) Having a design pressed into a surface so that it is recessed below the surrounding area, often used in legal contexts to describe ownership marks on official documents or trademarks.
The certificate bore a debossed seal authenticating the transaction.
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In legal documents, debossing is used to create tamper-evident or authenticity marks; precise description in contracts ensures clarity regarding document validity features.
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