Sigillare

Sigillare is an Italian verb meaning to seal or to close something with a seal, a closure, or other tamper-evident device. It can refer to physically sealing a container, envelope, or package, as well as to certifying or securing the status of a document, archive, or agreement. When used metaphorically, it conveys the idea of finalizing or certifying something as authorized or binding.

Etymology and related terms: The verb derives from sigillo, seal, itself from Latin sigillum. The noun sigillatura refers to the act or process of sealing, while sigillo denotes the seal or stamp used to seal an object. In modern Italian, sigillare is commonly paired with everyday objects (busta, bottiglia, pacco) as well as with formal or legal contexts (documenti, pratiche, accordi).

Usage and examples: Common uses include sigillare una busta (to seal an envelope), sigillare una bottiglia (to seal a bottle), and sigillare un pacco (to seal a parcel). In administrative or legal language one might talk about sigillare una pratica o un verbale to indicate that it has been secured and closed. The seal can be a traditional wax seal (sigillo di ceralacca) or a modern tamper-evident closure. The noun sigillatura refers to the process itself, while sigillo denotes the seal or stamp, for example a state seal (sigillo di Stato) on official documents.

See also: sigillo, sigillatura.