Synonyms for notary
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
A lawyer of noncontentious private civil law who drafts, takes, and records legal instruments for private parties, and provides legal advice, but does not appear in court on his or her clients' behalf.
Related words
- Phrases
- notary public civil law notary
Forms
- Plural
- notaries → scribes…
Example sentences
- scribe Tom dressed as an ancient Egyptian scribe.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| notary | steady | |
| scribe | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- scribe1