forseglet

Forseglet is a term used in Danish and Norwegian to describe something that has been closed with a seal. Grammatically, it is the past participle of the verb forsegle and functions as an adjective. Objects described as forseglet are typically secured in a way that shows tamper resistance or confidentiality, such as letters, envelopes, packages, or official documents.

In usage, forseglet can appear before or after the noun: “et forseglet brev” or “en forseglet konvolutt.” In legal and administrative contexts, a forseglet document or file indicates that its contents are sealed and not opened or altered since sealing. Seals are used to guarantee authenticity, integrity, and privacy.

Etymology and related terms: the word derives from the verb forsegle (to seal with a seal). The noun form of the seal is a separate term, and the concept is closely connected to sealing practices in government, judiciary, and commerce. In other Scandinavian languages, related words exist, such as the Swedish förseglad, though the exact forms differ by language.

Notes: while forseglet is common in Danish and Norwegian, equivalents vary in other languages. The notion of a sealed item remains widespread in contexts ranging from postal handling to court procedures, where a sealed designation signals that the content should not be accessed without proper authorization.