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lord privy seal

 

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Noun lord privy seal has 1 sense
  1. Lord Privy Seal - the senior cabinet minister in the British Cabinet who has no official duties
    --1 is a kind of
    cabinet minister
    --1 is a member of British Cabinet

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Lord Privy Seal

Noun

The Lord Privy Seal, usually known simply as the Privy Seal, is a high-ranking official position in the British government. As a member of the House of Lords, the Lord Privy Seal is responsible for keeping the Privy Seal, a small tool used to give royal approval to state documents.

Example sentence: The Lord Privy Seal is appointed by the monarch to carry out important ceremonial and administrative tasks.

Noun

In some countries, the Lord Privy Seal refers to a similar position in their own government. For instance, in Japan, the Lord Privy Seal is an honorary position that has historical significance but no significant responsibilities.

Example sentence: The Lord Privy Seal in Japan serves as a symbol of historical continuity and a link to the country's past traditions.

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