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Notar

notary

noun no-TAHR Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: from Latin notarius

Usage Note

Notar certifies contracts and deeds, especially in property sales and company formation, with a public-office function unlike an ordinary Anwalt. The feminine is Notarin. The plural is Notare. Certification by one is mandatory for Grundstückskäufe.

Examples

"Der Notar beurkundete den Kaufvertrag für das Haus."

Natural Translation

The notary certified the purchase contract for the house.

Literal Translation

The notary notarised the purchase-contract for the house.

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