royal seal
Monarch's official emblem
A royal seal is an official emblem or stamp used by a monarch to authenticate documents, decrees, and correspondence.
Historically made of wax impressed with the sovereign's insignia, it signifies the monarch's personal authority and approval: The treaty bore the royal seal of England.
By extension, royal seal of approval means authoritative endorsement from the highest level.
- signet ringEngraved ring for stamping
- waxPliable waterproof substance
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- authenticationConfirming genuine identity
- authorityPower to enforce obedience
charter · parchment · regalia · crown jewels · decree · ratification · legitimacy · official document · crest · monarchy · coat of arms · proclamation · power · sovereign · stamp · validation · document · throne
- royal endorsementsby appointment
- empireempire, emperor, empress, imperial, imperial regalia
- monarchyking, queen, prince, princess, crown
- royaltyking, queen, prince, princess, kings
- ancient artifactsjade mask, Viking sword, bronze sculptures, antiquities, Roman coin
- medieval courtkings, lord, queens, lady, queen
formality of authentication
royal sealverbal promise
Commitment made aloud
gentleman's agreement · oral contract · pinky promise · nod of approval · thumbprint