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notary

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Noun — A person legally authorized to witness signatures, certify documents, and administer oaths.

How to use notary

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

notary public sign before a notary notarize a document

Etymology

From Latin notarius ("clerk, secretary"), via Old French notarie.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “notary” mean?

The word “notary” means a person legally authorized to witness signatures, certify documents, and administer oaths. In plain terms, an official who verifies signatures and documents to make them legally valid.

How do you pronounce “notary”?

“Notary” is pronounced NOH-tuh-ree (/ˈnoʊtəɹi/ in IPA).

How do you use “notary” in a sentence?

Here is “notary” used in a sentence: “The contract needed to be signed in front of a notary.”

What is another word for “notary”?

Words with a similar meaning to “notary” include civil law notary, Latin notary and notary-at-law.

What part of speech is “notary”?

“Notary” is a noun.

Where does the word “notary” come from?

The word “notary” comes from Latin. From Latin notarius ("clerk, secretary"), via Old French notarie.

Is “notary” a common word?

“Notary” is an uncommon word in modern English.

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