noun
jurat
Jurat (noun) means a sworn statement concerning where, when, and before whom an oath has been made.
noun
1
A sworn statement concerning where, when, and before whom an oath has been made.
2
A sworn person
3
A medieval informant: a man sworn to provide information about crimes committed in his neighborhood.
4
A councilman or alderman of the Cinque Ports.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin iūrātus (“sworn [man]”) or iūrātum (“[that which is] sworn”), from Latin iūrō (“to swear an oath”). As a medieval office, via French jurat, via Occitan juré.
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What is the meaning of jurat?
"jurat" (noun) means a sworn statement concerning where, when, and before whom an oath has been made.
What are the different meanings of jurat?
"jurat" has 3 main meanings: 1. A sworn statement concerning where, when, and before whom an oath has been made; 2. A sworn person; 3. A medieval informant: a man sworn to provide information about crimes committed in his neighborhood.