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notary (notary public) n. A legal practitioner, usually a solicitor, who attests or certifies deeds and other documents and notes or protests dishonoured bills of exchange. Ecclesiastical notaries are usually diocesan registrars and the legal secretaries of bishops; general notaries may practise anywhere in England and Wales; and district notaries practise in a limited area. Diplomatic and consular officials may exercise notarial functions outside the UK. |