Definition of Imprimatur

Im`pri`ma´tur
n.1.(Law) A license to print or publish a book, paper, etc.; also, in countries subjected to the censorship of the press, approval of that which is published.
2.(R. C. Ch.) Permission granted from a designated eccliastical authority to publish a book or other document; - required by church law for Catholics, especially ecclesiastics, who wish to publish.
3.Official approval for some proposed activity; as, a contract this large needs the imprimatur of the legal department.


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