Under seal
adverb
An item or document is securely stored or locked or certified by placing a seal on it.
The court ordered the evidence to be kept under seal until the trial begins.
Often appears as...
- documents under seal
- envelop under seal
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Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Legal Privacy
Indicates strict confidentiality or privacy in legal matters, often to protect sensitive information.
The witness's statement was placed under seal to maintain privacy.
Pro Tip 2/3Evidence Security
Ensures that evidence is not tampered with before a trial, assuring its integrity.
Crime scene photographs were kept under seal by the court.
Pro Tip 3/3Limited Access
Only specific people can view a sealed document, often lawyers and judges.
The settlement agreement, under seal, was accessible only to the parties involved.
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