ETYM French notaire, Latin notarius notary, from nota mark. Related to Note.
Someone legally empowered to witness signatures and certify a document's validity and to take depositions; SYN. notary public.
Public law officer certifying deeds, affidavits, etc.
Prvobitno: brzopisac, onaj koji iše pomoću skraćenica ili znakova (notae), pisar. (lat.)