notary

Definitions

not (mark) + -ary (one connected with). Originally a clerk who took down notes; a notary now makes the official 'mark' — the seal and signature that certify a document is genuine. See note.

Common Collocations

• 1.notary public公证人
• 2.certified by a notary经公证人认证

Example Sentences

• 1.

  You'll need a notary to witness the signing of the deed.

• 2.

  The contract was stamped by a notary public.