De notaris



Example: De notaris helpt bij het opstellen van contracten.

Definition


"De notaris" refers to a legal professional who assists in drafting, authenticating, and witnessing contracts and other important legal documents, ensuring their validity and compliance with the law.

Etymology


The word "de notaris" comes from the Latin 'notarius,' meaning a secretary or clerk who takes notes. Over time, it evolved in Dutch to mean an official responsible for legal documentation. Did you know that notaries originally were scribes in ancient Rome?

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"De notaris" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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