Legal Definitions - sub pede sigilli

SUB PEDE SIGILLI

Sub pede sigilli is a Latin phrase that means "under the foot of the seal." It refers to something that is kept secret and only revealed when the seal is broken.

One example of sub pede sigilli is a confidential document that is sealed and can only be opened by a specific person or authority. Another example is a time capsule that is buried and can only be opened at a specific date in the future.

These examples illustrate the definition because they both involve something that is hidden or kept secret until a specific condition is met. In the case of the confidential document, the seal must be broken by the authorized person to reveal the contents. In the case of the time capsule, it can only be opened at a specific time in the future, which is when the seal is broken.