notary public
noun, plural notaries public.
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
First recorded in 1490–1500
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British Dictionary definitions for notary public
notary public
noun plural notaries public
a public official, usually a solicitor, who is legally authorized to administer oaths, attest and certify certain documents, etc