Notarized
/ˈnoʊ.tə.raɪzd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Officially certified by a notary public to attest authenticity or proper execution.
The contract must be notarized to be legally enforceable.
Forms
- notarize
- notarizes
- notarizing
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Commentary
The term 'notarized' specifically refers to documents that have been certified by a notary public to ensure validity and deter fraud; it is a critical step in formalizing many legal documents.
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