notarization

noun

no·​ta·​ri·​za·​tion ˌnō-tə-rə-ˈzā-shən How to pronounce notarization (audio)
1
: the act, process, or an instance of notarizing
2
: the notarial certificate appended to a document

Examples of notarization in a Sentence

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The legality of the ballot initiatives is being questioned regarding discrepancy over fraudulent signatures and fraudulent notarizations. Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024 The program also got an official notarization from Apple on Oct. 19, thanks to the hackers seemingly hijacking a legitimate Apple developer account from a third-party company in India. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 Apple has since revoked the notarization for the malicious program. Michael Kan, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024 Apple has rejected Epic’s Game Store notarization submission—a process where apps are submitted to the company for review—twice in the past week, Epic spokesperson Elka Looks told WIRED. Morgan Meaker, WIRED, 5 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for notarization 

Word History

First Known Use

1930, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of notarization was in 1930

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“Notarization.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/notarization. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.

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