jurat

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English - English
The written statement by a notary public that he or she has administered and witnessed an oath or affirmation
The written statement of a person that he or she has declared an oath or affirmation
{n} a magistrate in some corporation-towns
The memorandum or certificate at the end of an asffidavit, or a bill or answer in chancery, showing when, before whom, and (in English practice), where, it was sworn or affirmed
A person under oath; specifically, an officer of the nature of an alderman, in certain municipal corporations in England
{i} certificate attached to an affidavit (Law); civil officer, magistrate
a certificate added to an affidavit stating when, before whom, and where it was made
jurat

    Hyphenation

    ju·rat

    Pronunciation

    Etymology

    () Old French, from Latin iurāre, present active infinitive of iūrō (“swear or take an oath”).
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