Difference between revisions of "Insignia"
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[[Latin]] ''insignia'', plural of ''insigne'' mark, badge, from neuter of ''insignis'' marked, distinguished, from ''in''- + ''signum'' mark — more at [[sign]] | [[Latin]] ''insignia'', plural of ''insigne'' mark, badge, from neuter of ''insignis'' marked, distinguished, from ''in''- + ''signum'' mark — more at [[sign]] | ||
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==Definitions== | ==Definitions== | ||
*1: a badge of [[authority]] or [[honor]] | *1: a badge of [[authority]] or [[honor]] | ||
Latest revision as of 23:56, 12 December 2020
Origin
Latin insignia, plural of insigne mark, badge, from neuter of insignis marked, distinguished, from in- + signum mark — more at sign
Definitions
Description
Insignia or insigne pl -nia or -nias (in Latin, insignia is the plural of singular insigne: emblem, symbol, ensign, badge of honor) : a symbol or token of personal power, status or office, or of an official body of government or jurisdiction. An insignia is usually the emblem of a specific or general authority.
Official insignia are often protected by law as to allow their use only by people holding a specific office or staff members acting on behalf of such a person. Misuse, defacement and destruction of such symbols is considered an offense in many countries.
