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CACHET
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A seal on a letter
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("cachet" is a kind of...):
seal; stamp (a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal
Synonyms:
cachet; lettre de cachet
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("cachet" is a kind of...):
warrant (a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts)
Domain category:
jurisprudence; law (the collection of rules imposed by authority)
Sense 3
Meaning:
An indication of approved or superior status
Synonyms:
cachet; seal; seal of approval
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("cachet" is a kind of...):
accolade; award; honor; honour; laurels (a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction)
