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English term or phrase:
Seen
English answer:
the notary confirming he/she has seen the original document
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English term
Seen
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Certificates, Diplomas, Licenses, CVs
Seen for legalization of the signature and
seal given by xxx
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seal given by xxx
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the notary confirming he/she has seen the original document
It is quite a standard clause meaning that the original document was presented to the official (hence "seen" by him/her) who attested / legalised the signatures. Probably it was "seen" by a notary, consul, or other official.
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I think "seen" refers to the document in question.
The document was seen (i.e., physically looked at) for the purposes of legalization, etc.
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The document was seen (i.e., physically looked at) for the purposes of legalization, etc.
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Signature cited by and seal given for legalization
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