notary
IPA/ˈnəʊtəri/
KK[nˈotɚi]IPA/ˈnəʊtəri/
notary — noun
- notarysingular
- notariesplural
1. an official who watches people sign important papers, confirms those documents a
1.名詞B2
釋義
an official who watches people sign important papers, confirms those documents are genuine, and makes oaths legally binding
例句
Mei-Ling took the property deed to a notary to have it officially stamped.
collocation: property deed + notary
Before studying abroad, Dmitri needed a notary to certify his translated diploma.
notary + to-infinitive: needed a notary to certify
The notary checked Fatima's passport and watched her sign each page.
Kwame and his business partner signed the contract in front of a notary.
Elena became a notary after passing the state examination last spring.
同義詞
- notary public
the full official title for the same role; slightly more formal
- commissioner of oaths
a similar official but with narrower legal powers — can only administer oaths, not certify documents