Meaning & use
notary
A public official authorized to witness signatures, certify documents, and administer oaths.
See it in a sentence
You will need a notary to witness your signature on the property deed.
The bank has a notary on staff to certify documents for customers free of charge.
A note on using this word
In the United States, notaries mainly verify identity and witness signatures rather than draft documents.
Words with a similar meaning
notary public
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