common seal

• Offizielles Siegel oder reliefartiger Stempelabdruck, den eine Körperschaft oder Organisation zur Beglaubigung offizieller Dokumente wie Verträge oder Urkunden verwendet. Es dient als offizielle Unterschrift des Unternehmens.

A common seal is a formal stamp or embossed mark used by a corporation or organization to authenticate official documents, such as contracts or deeds. It serves as the company's official signature.

1. Official stampB2formal

   A formal stamp or emblem used by a company or organization to authenticate documents.

   Firmensiegel

   • The contract was stamped with the company's common seal.
   • All official documents require the common seal of the corporation.
   • The common seal is kept in a secure location.

2. Marine animalB1formal

   A type of seal found in coastal waters of the Northern Hemisphere, also known as the harbor seal.

   Meeressäugetier

   • The common seal is often seen basking on rocks near the shore.
   • Common seals are known for their spotted coats.
   • We spotted a common seal swimming in the harbor.