🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

公证

Pronunciation / Transliteration: gōngzhèng

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Notarisation/ˌnəʊtəraɪˈzeɪʃən/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"文件的公证是必要的。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The act of certifying a document by a notary public.

    "Before submitting the contract, we need to complete the notarisation process."
  2. 2

    A formal process that involves the verification of a person's identity and the signing of a document in the presence of a notary.

    "The notarisation of the will ensured its legal validity."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'notarisation' derives from the Latin word 'notarius', meaning 'notary', which referred to a scriber or clerk in ancient Rome. The evolution of the term reflects the formalization of legal documentation practices in medieval Europe, where notaries began to authenticate documents.

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