Abstract: A segmented seal and segmented seal assembly (10) are disclosed. An embodiment of a radial seal assembly includes a plurality of seal segments (12) that may interconnect to form a seal ring, each seal segment having a male joint end (20) and a female joint end (30). A male joint end of one seal segment may be configured to interconnect with a female joint end of an adjacent seal segment to provide a joint interface (50). In embodiments, the male joint end may include a shallow groove or pad (40) on an inner diameter of the male joint end, and the male joint end and the female joint end may be configured to provide a seal at the joint interface. With embodiments, the female joint end may include a deep groove or pad (60) on an inner diameter of the female joint end and/or may include a vent hole (70) that is isolated from the shallow groove.