cachet

ca·chet  (k-sh)

n.

1. A mark or quality, as of distinction, individuality, or authenticity: "Federal courts have a certain cachet which state courts lack" (Christian Science Monitor).

2. A seal on a document, such as a letter.

3.

a. A commemorative design stamped on an envelope to mark a postal or philatelic event.

b. A motto forming part of a postal cancellation.

4. A kind of wafer capsule formerly used by pharmacists for presenting an unpleasant-tasting drug.

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[French, from Old French, from cacher, to press; see cache.]

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cachet [kash-shay]

Noun

prestige or distinction: a Mercedes carries a certain cachet [French]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	cachet - an indication of approved or superior status seal of approval, seal accolade, honor, laurels, honour, award - a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction; "an award for bravery"
	2.	cachet - a warrant formerly issued by a French king who could warrant imprisonment or death in a signed letter under his seal lettre de cachet warrant - a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"
	3.	cachet - a seal on a letter seal, stamp - a device incised to make an impression; used to secure a closing or to authenticate documents