notary

Meanings

• noun

  A person who acknowledges the validity of a signature or document, especially one involved in the transfer of property.

  - "The notary public witnessed and notarized our signatures on the mortgage documents."
  - "We went to the notary to have our power of attorney documents notarized."

• A person who authenticates documents or acts as an official witness.

  - "The notary verified the identity of the signatories and affixed their seal to the document."
  - "The notary's stamp and signature are essential for legal documents to be valid."

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Synonyms

Latin notary , civil law notary , notary-at-law

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with notary
stare , square , pare , glare

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Variants

List of all variants of notary that leads to same result
notaries public , notary , notary public , notary publics

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Etymology

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From Old French notaire, from noter 'to note'

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Trivia

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1. Notaries have been around since ancient Rome, where they were called 'tabellari'.

2. In some countries, notaries are also authorized to perform marriage ceremonies.

3. Notaries are required to keep detailed records of the documents they notarize.

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Related Concepts

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1. Notarization: The process of a notary public authenticating a document or witnessing a signature.

2. Notary seal: A seal used by notaries to authenticate documents.

3. Notary public: A public officer authorized to take acknowledgments, administer oaths, and certify documents.

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Culture

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Notaries have been an integral part of legal processes for centuries, and their role has been depicted in literature and art. In literature, notaries have appeared as characters in novels such as 'The Name of the Rose' by Umberto Eco, and in art, they have been portrayed in paintings and sculptures.

How to Memorize "notary"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sitting behind a desk with a stamp and inkpad, witnessing and authenticating documents.
   - Visualize the notary's seal and signature on various legal documents.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the image of a notary with legal documents and the authentication of signatures.
   - Remember that notaries are responsible for ensuring the validity of documents.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Notaries Notate Noteworthy Necessities' to remember the role of notaries.
   - Create a mental image of a notary with a stamp and documents to help remember the definition.

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