Meaning of the word jurat in English

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jurat

US /ˈdʒʊəræt/
UK /ˈdʒʊəræt/

Noun

a certificate on an affidavit or other legal document stating that the signatory was sworn to the truth of the document on a particular date

Example:
The notary public affixed the jurat to the sworn statement.
Without a proper jurat, the affidavit may not be legally valid.