English noun: cachet | |||
1. | cachet (communication) an indication of approved or superior status | ||
Synonyms | seal, seal of approval | ||
Broader (hypernym) | accolade, award, honor, honour, laurels | ||
2. | cachet (communication) a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal | ||
Synonyms | lettre de cachet | ||
Broader (hypernym) | warrant | ||
Domain category | jurisprudence, law | ||
3. | cachet (artifact) a seal on a letter | ||
Broader (hypernym) | seal, stamp | ||