Notarizing
/ˈnoʊtərˌaɪzɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) The act of certifying a document by a notary public to verify authenticity of signatures or facts.
The lawyer was responsible for notarizing the contract before submission.
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- notarize
- notarized
- notarizes
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Commentary
Notarizing is a formal legal act performed exclusively by authorized notaries; precision in scope is important in legal drafting.
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