broad seal

American  

noun

1. the official seal of a country or state.

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broad seal British  

noun

1. the official seal of a nation and its government

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Etymology

Origin of broad seal

First recorded in 1530–40

Example Sentences

They shone, they walked like a people that carried the broad seal of heaven upon them.

From Life of Bunyan [Works of the English Puritan divines] by Hamilton, James

Before him was borne the broad seal of England, and the scarlet cardinal's hat.

From Old and New London Volume I by Thornbury, Walter

The long, sleeveless surcoat seen over King John’s mail on his broad seal goes through the century and is often embroidered with arms.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 6 "Armour Plates" to "Arundel, Earls of" by Various

The bonds were issued by the highest legislative and executive functionaries of the State, the broad seal of the State attached, the bonds sold, and the money received.

From The Continental Monthly, Vol. 4, No. 2, August, 1863 Devoted to Literature and National Policy by Various

See here the commission, stamped by the broad seal of heaven, by virtue of which the pastors of Christ's church absolve repenting sinners upon their confession.

From The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Book 50: John The Challoner Revision by