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    jurat
    /ˈdʒʊərat/

    noun

    • 1. a person who has taken an oath or who performs a duty on oath, e.g. a juror. historical
    • 2. a statement on an affidavit of when, where, and before whom it was sworn.

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  2. The purpose of a jurat is for an affiant to swear to or affirm the truthfulness of the contents of an affidavit. A notary public administers an oath or affirmation to the affiant, who verifies the truths listed in the affidavit under penalty of perjury.

  3. The meaning of JURAT is a certificate added to an affidavit stating when, before whom, and where it was made.

  4. Jurat is a legal term that comes from the Latin word "jurare", which means "to swear". It is a part of an affidavit where the affiant (the person who signed the affidavit) swears under oath in front of a notary public that the information contained in the affidavit is true and correct to the best of their knowledge.

  5. 1. law. a statement at the foot of an affidavit, naming the parties, stating when, where, and before whom it was sworn, etc. 2. (in England) a municipal officer of the Cinque Ports, having a similar position to that of an alderman. 3. (in France and the Channel Islands) a magistrate. Collins English Dictionary.

  6. Jul 25, 2024 · A jurat is a certification on an affidavit or sworn statement indicating that the document was sworn or affirmed before a duly authorized officer, such as a notary public. It confirms that the person signing the document did so under oath and that the identity of the signatory was verified by the officer.

  7. Jul 25, 2024 · We’ll define what a jurat is, explain its purpose, and outline when it’s required. Then, we’ll take you step-by-step through the notary process for a jurat, pointing out the distinctions between a jurat and a notary acknowledgment.

  8. JURAT Definition & Legal Meaning Definition & Citations: he clause written at the foot of an affidavit, stating when, where, and be- fore whom such affidavit was sworn.

  9. A quick definition of jurat: A jurat is a certificate that confirms an affidavit or deposition was made in front of an authorized officer. It usually includes a statement that the person making the statement swore to tell the truth and the date it was signed.

  10. A jurat is a certificate attached to an affidavit or deposition to signify that the affidavit or deposition was properly made before a duly authorized officer. A jurat usually says "Subscribed and sworn to before me this ___ day of [month], [year],” followed by the signature and title of the officer.

  11. Definition of "jurat". The part of an affidavit where a person confirms the truth of a written statement, typically including the date, names, and authority who verified the oath. How to use "jurat" in a sentence. The notary public signed the jurat, confirming the deponent's oath.