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Notarin

notary (female)

noun no-TAH-rin Rare
People & Society Professions

Also means

civil-law notary (female)

Usage Note

Notarin is the feminine of Notar; in Germany notaries are independent public officials (Freiberufler) who authenticate legal documents including property transfers and wills. Access requires a full law degree and supplementary state examinations.

Examples

"Die Notarin beurkundete den Kaufvertrag für das Haus."

Natural Translation

The notary certified the purchase contract for the house.

Literal Translation

The notary notarised the purchase-contract for the house.

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