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Difference between Put one’s seal to something and Put the seal on something

put one’s seal to something —(also: set one’s seal to something) give one’s authority to smth.:

  • They continue to look for a replacement; a puppet leader to put his seal to a treaty of capitulation.

put the seal on something —(also: set the seal on something) bring smth. to a formal end:

  • Why not have another glass of champagne to put the seal on what will be a truly memorable day.