noun🔗ShareA lawyer of noncontentious private civil law who drafts, takes, and records legal instruments for private parties, and provides legal advice, but does not appear in court on clients' behalf."We needed a notary to officially witness and sign the document transferring ownership of the car. "lawbusinessgovernmentjoborganizationservicestateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(common law) A notary public, a legal practitioner who prepares, attests to, and certifies documents, witnesses affidavits, and administers oaths.""I needed a notary to verify my signature on the car title transfer." "lawgovernmentjoborganizationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA lay notary public, who serves as an impartial witness to the signing of important documents, but who is not authorised to practise law."I needed a notary to witness my signature on the car title transfer form. "lawjobbusinessgovernmentserviceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
