CACHET

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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)

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)

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)