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Privy Seal

Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Bouvier (1914), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922

In English law. A seal which the king uses to such grants or things as pass the great seal. 2 Inst. 554.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

A seal which is affixed to English grants and letters patent which are to pass the great seal. See 2 Bl. Comm. 347.

Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia

John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914

In English Law. A seal which the king uses to such grants or things as pass the great seal. Co. 2d Inst. 554. A seal of the British government which is affixed to documents not requiring the great seal. Encycl. Br. It is always in custody of the secretary of state. 2 Bla. Com. 347; 1 Steph. Comm. 593.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. A seal used in making out grants or letters patent, preparatory to their passing under the great seal. 2 Bl. Comm. 347.

Defined under Privy in Black's Law Dictionary.