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notary

 

[ หˆnษ™สŠtษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
notary

General term for an individual authorized to perform certain legal formalities, especially to certify documents.

  • The notary confirmed the authenticity of the signatures on the contract
notary public

Emphasizes the public nature of the notary's duties, often used in formal or legal contexts.

  • You need to get this document signed by a notary public to make it legally binding
public notary

Similar to 'notary public', but less common; used in formal settings to refer to an official authorized to notarize documents.

  • A public notary can help you with the authentication of your international documents
official witness

Used when describing someone authorized to witness the signing of documents, often in legal situations.

  • An official witness was present during the signing of the will

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น notรกrio

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ‹เคŸเคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Notar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ notaris

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะพั‚ะฐั€ั–ัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ notariusz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ…ฌ่จผไบบ (ใ“ใ†ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใซใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท notaire

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ notario

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท noter

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ณต์ฆ์ธ (gongjeungin)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูˆุซู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ notรกล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ notรกr

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฌ่ฏไบบ (gลngzhรจngrรฉn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ notar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ lรถggiltur skjalaรพรฝรฐandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะพั‚ะฐั€ะธัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ˜แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜ (notariusi)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ notarius

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ notario

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,093, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.