Hyphenation
no·ta·ry pub·licTurkish pronunciation
nōtıri pʌblîkPronunciation
/ˈnōtərē ˈpəblək/ /ˈnoʊtɜriː ˈpʌblɪk/
Etymology
() Anglo-Norman/Law French|Law French]], on model of notaire publique, hence the unusual order of adjective following now, instead of idiomatic English *public notary. Compare attorney general, court martial, fee simple, secretary general, surgeon general.