Notary: meaning, definitions and examples
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notary
[ หnษสtษri ]
legal document
A notary is a person authorized to perform certain legal formalities, especially to draw up or certify contracts, deeds, and other documents for use in other jurisdictions. Notaries are responsible for verifying the identity of the signatories, ensuring their willingness to sign, and attesting to the authenticity of the documents.
Synonyms
notary public, official witness, public notary
Examples of usage
- A notary public can witness the signing of important legal documents.
- The notary stamped the contract to make it official.
- The notary confirmed the identities of the individuals signing the agreement.
Translations
Translations of the word "notary" in other languages:
๐ต๐น notรกrio
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเฅเคเคฐเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Notar
๐ฎ๐ฉ notaris
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะพัะฐัััั
๐ต๐ฑ notariusz
๐ฏ๐ต ๅ ฌ่จผไบบ (ใใใใใใซใ)
๐ซ๐ท notaire
๐ช๐ธ notario
๐น๐ท noter
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ณต์ฆ์ธ (gongjeungin)
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ูุซู
๐จ๐ฟ notรกล
๐ธ๐ฐ notรกr
๐จ๐ณ ๅ ฌ่ฏไบบ (gลngzhรจngrรฉn)
๐ธ๐ฎ notar
๐ฎ๐ธ lรถggiltur skjalaรพรฝรฐandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะพัะฐัะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแขแแ แแฃแกแ (notariusi)
๐ฆ๐ฟ notarius
๐ฒ๐ฝ notario
Word origin
The word 'notary' originated from the Latin word 'notarius', which means 'secretary'. Notaries have been a vital part of legal systems for centuries, dating back to ancient Rome. They were entrusted with important legal tasks and served as impartial witnesses to the signing of documents. Over time, the role of a notary evolved to include the certification and authentication of various legal instruments. Today, notaries play a crucial role in ensuring the validity and integrity of legal documents.
See also: annotate, notability, notable, notables, notably, notebook, noted, notepad, notes, noteworthy, notice.