the Great Seal
/ðə ˌɡreɪt ˈsiːl/
/ðə ˌɡreɪt ˈsiːl/
- the state seal (= a tool for putting a design in wax on a document to show that it is official) of the United Kingdom. It is kept by the Lord Chancellor and used on documents of national importance.
- the national seal of the US. It is kept by the Secretary of State and used on documents of national importance.
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the Great Seal