Meaning of the word notary in English

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notary

US /ˈnoʊ.t̬ɚ.i/
UK /ˈnoʊ.t̬ɚ.i/
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Noun

1.

a person authorized to perform certain legal formalities, especially to draw up or certify contracts, deeds, and other documents for use in other jurisdictions

Example:
You need to get this document signed by a notary public.
The contract was officially witnessed by a notary.
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