Commissioner of Oaths
/ˌkɒmɪˈʃɪnər əv ˈəʊθs/
Definitions
- (n.) An authorized person appointed to administer oaths and affirmations, and to witness the signing of affidavits and statutory declarations.
The affidavit was signed in the presence of a commissioner of oaths.
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Usage varies by jurisdiction; in some areas commissioners of oaths have limited powers compared to notaries public.
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