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A private bid that is sealed and not to be opened until a specified time, such as when all bids are in and then they are collectively compared to determine a high bidder. A bid made that is sealed and not to be opened until a later event, usually when all bids for a job or auction are in and then all bids can be viewed and the highest bid selected. A private bid to be revealed … [Read more...] about SEALED BID

Eng. law. An officer of the customs, whose duty it is to examine and search all ships outward bound, to ascertain whether they have any prohibited or uncustomed goods on board. … [Read more...] about SEARCHER

A legal document that has been executed and sealed by the maker of the document. … [Read more...] about SEALED INSTRUMENT

A search-warrant is an order in writing, Issued by a justice or other magistrate, in the name of the state, directed to a sheriff, constable, or Other officer, commanding him to search a specified house, shop, or other premises, for personal property alleged to have been stolen, or for unlawful goods, and to bring the same, when found, before the magistrate, and usually also … [Read more...] about SEARCH-WARRANT

Usually in reference to criminal records and especially those involving juvenile crime so that the files can only be examined pursuant to a court order. Records are usually sealed so as not to significantly mar the reputation and affect the life of a juvenile preventing them from becoming a productive adult member of society. … [Read more...] about SEALED RECORDS