sigillate

/sɪˈɡɪleɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to mark or impress with a seal, especially in order to authenticate or verify

“The document was sigillated by the government official to confirm its authenticity.”

2. verb

to render something impermeable, especially by applying a coating

“The factory sigillated the pipes to prevent water leaks.”

3. verb

to add a seal or impression, especially to authenticate a document or a product

“The artist sigillated her painting to prevent counterfeiting.”

4. noun

the act of sigillating something

“The sigillation of the document was witnessed by several officials.”

Synonyms

  • authenticate
  • seal

Antonyms

  • counterfeit
  • invalidate