Taken by a notary; performed by a notary in his official capacity; belonging to a notary and evidencing his official character, as, a notarial seat … [Read more...]

Meaning "in spite of." For example, "notwithstanding the evidence, the jury will still aquit the defendant." Notwithstanding / In spite of the strong evidence, the jury still will not find guilt." … [Read more...]

Latin: Ia Roman law. A draughtsman; an amanuensis; a short-hand writer; one who took notes of the proceedings in the senate or a court, or of what was dictated to him by another; one who prepared draughts of wills, conveyances, etc. In old English law. A scribe or scrivener who made'short draughts of writings and other instruments; a notary. Cowell. … [Read more...]

Knowledge; Information; the result of observation, whether by the senses or the mind; knowledge of the existence of a fact or state of affairs; the means of knowledge. Used in this sense in such phrases as "A. had notice of the conversion," "a purchaser without notice of fraud," etc Notice is either (1) statutory, i.e.t made so by legislative enactment; (2) actual, which brings … [Read more...]

The act performed by a notary public, which is a certification that establishes the authenticity of a signature on a legal document. Important legal documents are usually notarized, for example deeds and powers of attorney. … [Read more...]