Originally the ring was used to seal documents, historically called papal briefs.

Worse, even the request for sealing documents occurs in secret.

Every move to seal documents, they said, is approved by a judge.

Article 13 Applicant apply to seal source program, documents or samples.

Red chemical inks are more commonly used in modern times for sealing documents.

Judge Johnson has generally sealed documents in the case, only disclosing them selectively months later.

To seal official documents, he will usually use an inked stamp.

It's not uncommon for courts to seal individual documents, as when the government needs to keep the identity of a confidential informant under wraps.

Impressions were made on clay used to seal goods and official documents, even to secure rooms.

"Congress has the authority to make law, and federal judges have the authority to seal documents in cases over which they preside," he said.