under seal

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: with an authenticating seal affixed

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Some Republicans have expressed alarm about the findings in the report, which was filed under seal and withheld from the public by the courts. — Miami Herald, 30 Aug. 2026 The specific plans and Delta's complete report remain under seal. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 27 Aug. 2026 For a lawsuit to go forward under the Child Victims Act, two declarations must be filed to the court under seal. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Those records could also be under seal or filed in another jurisdiction. — Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for under seal

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“Under seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/under%20seal. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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