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Notary Public

An official authorized to perform acts in legal affairs, particularly witnessing signatures on documents. In some countries, a notary public may also certify documents required for immigration processes, such as affidavits of support, power of attorney, and identity verification.

Etymology:

The term “notary” comes from the Latin “notarius,” meaning “secretary or clerk.” “Public” is derived from the Latin “publicus,” meaning “of the people.”

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