Define: Imprimatur

Imprimatur is a Latin term that translates to “let it be printed.” In a legal context, imprimatur refers to an official approval or endorsement granted by a competent authority, typically a government or religious institution, allowing a document, publication, or work to be printed and distributed. Imprimatur is often associated with religious texts, where it signifies approval from ecclesiastical authorities, such as a bishop or religious council, indicating that the work is free from doctrinal errors or heresies and is suitable for dissemination to the faithful. In a broader sense, imprimatur can also refer to any official authorisation or endorsement granted to a document or publication, indicating that it has met certain standards or criteria set forth by the issuing authority.

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This glossary post was last updated: 29th March 2024.