Notarize: meaning, definitions and examples
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notarize
[ ˈnoʊtəraɪz ]
legal document
To notarize means to have a legal document certified by a notary public, who verifies the identity of the signers and ensures that they are signing willingly and are aware of the contents. This process adds a layer of authenticity and can be required for certain documents to be legally binding.
Synonyms
authenticate, certify, verify.
Examples of usage
- Please notarize your consent form before submitting it.
- She had to notarize the contract for it to be valid.
- The bank requires that all loan agreements be notarized.
Translations
Translations of the word "notarize" in other languages:
🇵🇹 notarizar
🇮🇳 नोटरीकरण करना
🇩🇪 notariell beglaubigen
🇮🇩 notarisasi
🇺🇦 нотаріально засвідчити
🇵🇱 notaryzować
🇯🇵 公証する
🇫🇷 notariser
🇪🇸 notarizar
🇹🇷 noter tasdiklemek
🇰🇷 공증하다
🇸🇦 توثيق
🇨🇿 notarizovat
🇸🇰 notarizovať
🇨🇳 公证
🇸🇮 notarizirati
🇮🇸 notarí
🇰🇿 нотариалдық куәландыру
🇬🇪 ნოტარიზაცია
🇦🇿 notariat
🇲🇽 notarizar
Etymology
The word 'notarize' is derived from the noun 'notary,' which itself comes from the Latin word 'notarius,' meaning 'scribe' or 'secretary.' The term 'notary' refers to an official authorized to perform acts in legal affairs, particularly to authenticate documents. This practice dates back to ancient Rome, where a notarius was a scribe responsible for keeping public records. As legal systems evolved, so did the role of notaries, becoming essential in ensuring the legitimacy of documents, particularly in international transactions. The use of 'notarize' in English can be traced back to the 17th century, reflecting the increasing complexity of legal documents and the need for standardized procedures to verify their authenticity. Through the centuries, notarization has become a crucial process for preventing fraud and providing legal assurance across various domains, including real estate, wills, and powers of attorney.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,681, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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