notary
/ˈnoʊtəɹi/ noun C1- A lawyer of noncontentious private civil law who drafts, takes, and records legal instruments for private parties, and provides legal advice, but does not appear in court on his or her clients' behalf.
- A public notary, a legal practitioner who prepares, attests to, and certifies documents, witnesses affidavits, and administers oaths. · Coordinate term: commissioner of oaths
- A notary public, a public officer who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents, but who is not authorised to practise law.
Plural notaries
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Bertuccio,” said the count, springing lightly up the three steps of the portico; “and the notary?”
As the steward had said, the notary awaited him in the small salon.
“You are the notary empowered to sell the country house that I wish to purchase, monsieur?” asked Monte Cristo.
“Yes, count,” returned the notary.
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