Jurat

/ˈdʒʊrət/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A certificate at the end of an affidavit stating when, where, and before whom it was sworn.
    The notary completed the jurat confirming the affidavit was sworn in their presence.

Forms

  • jurats

Commentary

Jurat specifically refers to the attestation clause of an affidavit, distinct from an acknowledgment which confirms signature execution.

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