Definition

To officially certify a document or signature by a notary public, making it legally valid.

Example

She needed to notarise the contract before it could be submitted to the court.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, do you know how to notarise a document?

Yeah, it's pretty simple — you just need a notary public.

Oh really? I thought it was more complicated than that.

Nope! Just find someone licensed to notarise it for you.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Notarise → It is formed from "nota" (from Latin, meaning mark or note) and "-ise" (a suffix used to form verbs). The word "notarise" means to mark or certify a document officially, often with a signature or seal.

Memory Tip

Think of 'nota' as a mark or note that signifies something important, helping you remember that 'notarise' means to officially mark or certify a document.

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