Jurat

Definition

A notary's certification statement attached to an affidavit, verifying that the person swore or affirmed the statement before the notary. It's basically 'I checked their ID and they promised it's true.'

Example Usage

The affidavit required a jurat from a notary public to be admissible.

Origin

From Latin 'juratus,' meaning sworn

Fun Fact

A jurat is different from an acknowledgment—one means you swore it was true, the other just means you admitted to signing it.

Source: Notary and procedural law

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