"...which sealed her decision..." Use figuratively

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Peaceblinkfriend

#394309 Fri, 20 Jul 07 01:34 PM

Hi,

For Madeline, one of the factors which sealed her decision to come to the ANU was a campus tour.

I know the word 'sealed' is used figuratively in this sentence but what exactly does it mean?

Thank you

Best wishes,

PBF

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Feebs11

#394321 Fri, 20 Jul 07 02:44 PM

Closed / confirmed > Either you can seal a letter closed [use sealing wax to fasten it] or you can seal a document [put a marker on it to show that it has been ratified and is now in operation]

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