notary public

Pronunciation:			'nowturee'publik
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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions
	Synonyms:		notary
	See Also:		functionary, official
Legal Dictionary
	Definition:		A public officer whose function it is to administer oaths, to attest and certify documents, and to take acknowledgments.