Notary

Pronunciation: /ˈnoʊtəri/

Definitions of notary

noun A person authorized to perform certain legal formalities such as witnessing signatures, administering oaths, and certifying documents.

Example Sentences

A1 A notary is a person who can witness and certify documents.

A2 You may need to visit a notary to get your signature notarized on important documents.

B1 The notary public confirmed the authenticity of the signatures on the legal contract.

B2 In some countries, notaries have the authority to administer oaths and affirmations.

C1 The notary's stamp and signature are required for the document to be legally binding.

C2 As a highly trained professional, the notary must adhere to strict ethical standards in their practice.

Examples of notary in a Sentence

formal The notary public verified the authenticity of the signatures on the legal document.

informal I need to get this document notarized by a notary.

slang I'll just swing by the notary's office to get this stamped.

figurative She acted as a notary of truth, confirming the accuracy of the statement.

Grammatical Forms of notary

• plural: notaries
• comparative: more notary
• superlative: most notary
• present tense: notarizes
• future tense: will notarize
• perfect tense: has notarized
• continuous tense: is notarizing
• singular: notary
• positive degree: notary
• infinitive: to notarize
• gerund: notarizing
• participle: notarized

Origin and Evolution of notary

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'notary' originated from the Latin word 'notarius' which referred to a secretary or scribe.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'notary' evolved to specifically refer to a public officer who serves as an official witness to the signing of important documents and administers oaths.