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- DictionaryJu·rat/ˈjo͝oˌrat/
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.
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.
The meaning of JURAT is a certificate added to an affidavit stating when, before whom, and where it was made.
Apr 1, 2015 · The purpose of a jurat — also known in some states as a “verification upon oath or affirmation” — is for a signer to swear to or affirm the truthfulness of the contents of a document to a Notary or notarial officer.
Jurat is Latin for “to swear.” 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.
jurat 1 the part of an affidavit in which the swearing of the oath by the deponent is recorded. 2 a permanent lay judge of the Royal Court of Jersey or the Royal Court of Guernsey deciding questions of fact and sentence in conjunction with a professional judge of law.
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.
A jurat, commonly referred to as a certification, is a statement written at the end of a legal document confirming that the person signing the document did so freely and willingly, often in the presence of a notary public or other authorized official.
Find the legal definition of JURAT from Black's Law Dictionary, 2nd Edition. he clause written at the foot of an affidavit, stating when, where, and be- fore whom such affidavit was sworn. See U. S. v. McDermott. 140 U. S. 151, 11...
A jurat is the bottom part of an affidavit where the officer certifies that the document was "sworn" before him. Jurat notarizations are required for transactions where the signer must attest to the content of the document, such as all affidavits and pleadings in court.
Jurat definition: a certificate on an affidavit, by the officer, showing by whom, when, and before whom it was sworn to.. See examples of JURAT used in a sentence.
