1. Plural of apostille; official certifications added to documents to authenticate their origin for use in countries that are parties to the Hague Apostille Convention.
Usage: legal/administrative term; used in international document authentication

Examples

• The university issued apostilles on the diploma to make it valid for employment abroad.
• Many countries require apostilles on legal documents before they will be recognized.
• She obtained apostilles from the Secretary of State's office for her birth certificate.
• International adoption agencies often request apostilles on all official paperwork.
• The law firm specializes in obtaining apostilles for contracts and agreements.