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Definition of lord privy seal

: a British officer of state who has only nominal official duties as custodian of the privy seal but who is often made a member of the cabinet and given special functions

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“Lord privy seal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lord%20privy%20seal. Accessed 1 Jul. 2022.

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