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jurat
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒʊərat/
noun
Law
1 historical A person who has taken an oath or who performs a duty on oath, e.g. a juror.
1.1 (in the Channel Islands) a magistrate or other public official.
2 A statement on an affidavit of when, where, and before whom it was sworn.
Origin
Late Middle English: based on Latin juratus ‘sworn’, past participle of Latin jurare.
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As
a retired teacher, Julius had to make an annual declaration that he was
still alive so his retirement benefits would continue for another year.
The form had a Notary Public's jurat and required her seal and signature.
