notary
Americannoun
PLURAL
notariesnoun
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a notary public
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(formerly) a clerk licensed to prepare legal documents
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archaic a clerk or secretary
Other Word Forms
- notarial adjective
- notarially adverb
- notaryship noun
Etymology
Origin of notary
First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Latin notārius “clerk,” from not(āre) “to mark” ( note ) + -ārius -ary
Example Sentences
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In West Hollywood, Liana sat at her desk in a notary public office, describing the rebels as criminals but adding that “any means to overthrow Putin is good enough.”
From Los Angeles Times
It was painted white at the time and decorated with signs that the previous owners used to advertise their tax and notary services, as well as weddings and divorces.
From Los Angeles Times
Conversations are had with a lawyer, a notary and two police investigators.
From Washington Post
The filing includes a four-page sworn declaration from Ohtani in Japanese, which he signed Tuesday in Anaheim, and an English translation certified by a notary.
From Los Angeles Times
The process also restores the right to run for public office, serve on a jury and become a notary public.
From Washington Post
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