- instrument under seal
- See sealed instrument; specialty.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
instrument under seal
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contract under seal — For centuries before the doctrine of consideration was developed, and long before informal contracts were enforced, contracts under seal were enforced. The sealed instrument required no consideration. The required formalities are: a sufficient… … Black's law dictionary
contract under seal — For centuries before the doctrine of consideration was developed, and long before informal contracts were enforced, contracts under seal were enforced. The sealed instrument required no consideration. The required formalities are: a sufficient… … Black's law dictionary
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Seal (contract law) — In the history of law, a wax seal affixed to a contract or other legal instrument has had special legal significance at various times in the jurisdictions that recognize it. An instrument with such a seal affixed for this purpose is said to be… … Wikipedia
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seal — An impression upon wax, wafer, or some other tenacious substance capable of being impressed. In current practice, a particular sign (e.g. L.S.) or the word seal is made in lieu of an actual seal to attest the execution of the instrument. As… … Black's law dictionary
Seal — Seal, n. [OE. seel, OF. seel, F. sceau, fr. L. sigillum a little figure or image, a seal, dim. of signum a mark, sign, figure, or image. See {Sign}, n., and cf. {Sigil}.] 1. An engraved or inscribed stamp, used for marking an impression in wax or … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Seal lock — Seal Seal, n. [OE. seel, OF. seel, F. sceau, fr. L. sigillum a little figure or image, a seal, dim. of signum a mark, sign, figure, or image. See {Sign}, n., and cf. {Sigil}.] 1. An engraved or inscribed stamp, used for marking an impression in… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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