great seal of the united states
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The great seal of the United States is printed on the back of a one-dollar bill.
Definition
- Proper noun:
- The official seal of the United States government: It is the official emblem used to authenticate documents issued by the federal government of the United States. The design features a bald eagle holding symbols of national authority.
Usage
- The Great Seal of the United States is impressed upon important documents like treaties and presidential proclamations.
- The design on the reverse side of the Great Seal of the United States features an unfinished pyramid with an eye above it.
Examples
- The front of the Great Seal of the United States appears on the back of the one-dollar bill.
- The Secretary of State is the official custodian of the Great Seal of the United States.
Advanced Usage
- "To affix the Great Seal": To officially stamp or attach the seal to a document, signifying its authentication.
- The treaty was not official until they affixed the Great Seal of the United States.
Variants and Related Words
- Seal (n): An embossed emblem used as a symbol of authenticity.
- National emblem (n): An official symbol representing a nation.
- Coat of arms (n): A heraldic design on a shield, often used as a national or institutional symbol.
Synonyms
- Official seal of the U.S.
- U.S. government seal
- National seal
Related Phrases
- Keeper of the Seal: A title for the official responsible for the seal's custody, typically the Secretary of State.
- As Keeper of the Seal, the Secretary of State oversees its use.
The great seal of the United States is printed on the back of a one-dollar bill.
Noun
- the seal of the United States government