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Plural
notaries
1
an official authorized to conduct particular legal formalities, especially to make documents legally acceptable
- The notary public witnessed the signing of the legal document and affixed their official seal.
- Before the contract could be considered valid, it needed to be notarized by a licensed notary.
- Notaries play a crucial role in verifying the authenticity of signatures and ensuring the legality of documents.
- As a notary, she is authorized to administer oaths and affirmations and certify the execution of various legal documents.
- The notary confirmed the identity of the signatories and witnessed the signing of the will in accordance with state law.
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