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Privy Signet

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910)

The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary

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

The seal which is first used in making grants, etc., of the crown. It is always in custody of the secretary of state. 2 Bl. Comm. 347; 1 Wooddeson, Lect. 250; 1 Steph. Comm. 571.

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

The seal which is affixed to English grants and letters patent before they pass the privy seal. See 2 Bl. Comm. 347.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In English law. The signet or seal which is first used in making out grants and letters patent, and which is always in the custody of the principal secretary of state. 2 Bl. Comm. 347.

Defined under Privy in Black's Law Dictionary.