diploma
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A diploma is a document that signifies the completion of a course of study or graduation from an educational institution. It serves as official proof of academic achievement. For example, a high school diploma is awarded upon successful completion of secondary education requirements. The term "diploma" can also refer to the plural form, "diplomas," when discussing multiple such documents.
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- diplomaticsClassification of documents
…documents can be classified as diplomas or mandates. Privileges and diplomas give evidence of legal transactions designed to be of long duration or even of permanent effect, while mandates and many papal letters contain commands.
Read More…documents can be classified as diplomas or mandates. Privileges and diplomas give evidence of legal transactions designed to be of long duration or even of permanent effect, while mandates and many papal letters contain commands.
Read More - diplomaticsThe chanceries of smaller European nations
…the Norman documents comprise mainly privileges, either formal (with rota, witnesses, and gold bull) or simple (with rota, leaden bull, or wax seal), and mandates. They all have a detailed dateline that includes the name of the chancellor or other high court officials, the number of years since the birth…
Read More…the Norman documents comprise mainly privileges, either formal (with rota, witnesses, and gold bull) or simple (with rota, leaden bull, or wax seal), and mandates. They all have a detailed dateline that includes the name of the chancellor or other high court officials, the number of years since the birth…
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