notary
nounUK /ˈnəʊtəri/
US /ˈnoʊtəri/
A person whose job is to watch people sign important papers and make them official.
The notary stamped the document to show it was real.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A public officer who can certify contracts and other legal papers.
They went to a notary to sign the house contract.
3. A person authorized to take affidavits and administer oaths.
The notary asked her to swear the statement was true.
4. Someone who keeps official records of important agreements.
The notary kept a copy of every signed agreement.