Definitions

1. verb

to remove a seal from something, such as a document or a container

“The lawyer had to unseal the confidential documents before presenting them in court.”

2. verb

to make something no longer secret or confidential

“The government was accused of unsealing the whistleblower’s identity.”

3. verb

to open or make accessible something that was previously closed or inaccessible

“The team of archaeologists worked to unseal the ancient tomb, carefully preserving its contents.”

4. noun

the act of removing a seal from something

“The unsealing of the document was a major step in the investigation.”