notary public


noun,plural notaries public.
  1. a public officer or other person authorized to authenticate contracts, acknowledge deeds, take affidavits, protest bills of exchange, take depositions, etc.

Origin of notary public

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First recorded in 1490–1500

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notary public

nounplural notaries public
  1. a public official, usually a solicitor, who is legally authorized to administer oaths, attest and certify certain documents, etc

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