- sealed
- Authenticated by a seal; executed by the affixing of a seal@ sealed and deliveredThese words, followed by the signatures of the witnesses, constitute the usual formula for the attestation of conveyances@- sealed bid@ sealed instrumentAn instrument of writing to which the party to be bound has affixed not only his name, but also his seal.See also sealThe affixing of a seal to a contract for sale or an offer to buy or sell goods does not make the writing a sealed instrument and the law of sealed instruments does not apply to such contract. U.C.C. No. 2-203@ sealed verdictWhen the jury have agreed upon a verdict, if the court is not in session at the time, they are permitted (usually) to put their written finding in a sealed envelope, and then separate. This verdict they return when the court again convenes. The verdict thus returned has the same effect, and must be treated in the same manner, as if returned in open court before any separation of the jury had taken placeSee also sealed- verdict.@
Black's law dictionary. HENRY CAMPBELL BLACK, M. A.. 1990.