jurat

noun

ju·​rat ˈju̇r-ˌat 

: a certificate added to an affidavit stating when, before whom, and where it was made

Word History

Etymology

short for Latin juratum (est) it has been sworn, 3rd singular perfect passive of jurare to swear — more at jury

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

jurat

noun

ju·​rat ˈju̇r-ət, -ˌat 

: a certification added to an affidavit stating when, before whom, and where the affidavit was made

Etymology

short for Latin juratum (est) it has been sworn