The Geographical Dictionary of Ancient and Mediaeval India c1.12

c1.12

This seal was not merely a decorative object; it was a legal instrument of immense importance. By affixing this seal to a document, the King gave his formal approval and commitment to the terms contained within. In the case of the Magna Carta, the seal served as a public declaration that the King accepted the limitations placed upon his power by the barons. It transformed a list of demands into a binding legal agreement, a cornerstone of English constitutional history.