Jurat
/ˈdʒʊrət/
Definitions
- (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
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Commentary
Jurat specifically refers to the attestation clause of an affidavit, distinct from an acknowledgment which confirms signature execution.
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