Engraved

/ɪnˈɡreɪvd/

Definitions

  1. (adj.) Marked with a design or letters cut into a hard surface, often for identification or authentication purposes.
    The contract bore an engraved seal to prevent forgery.

Commentary

Typically used to describe legally relevant markings that authenticate documents or objects; important in evidentiary contexts.

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