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Definition of notarization
notarization
/ˌnoʊtərəˈzeɪʃən/
(UK: notarisation)
no · ta · ri · za · tion
Plural:notarizations
•Adjective:notarial
notarization Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
5
notarization Game Scores & Validity
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Wordle Guess
• noun
1
The official act or process by which a notary public certifies, attests to, or authenticates a document or signature to prevent fraud.
Example
"The mortgage contract requires official notarization before the bank can release the funds."
Synonyms
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in English from 'notarize' and the noun suffix '-ation', ultimately tracing back to Latin 'notarius' (a shorthand writer or clerk), from 'nota' (a mark or sign).
Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Notarization. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/notarization