jurat

Definition

A sworn statement concerning where, when, and before whom an oath has been made.

Etymology

From Medieval Latin iūrātus (“sworn [man]”) or iūrātum (“[that which is] sworn”), from Latin iūrō (“I swear an oath”). As a medieval office, via French jurat, via Occitan juré.

Example Sentences

• "The affidavit's jurat reads "Sworn this __ day of ________, 20__, before me" and is followed by the notary's signature. Looks like she forgot to fill it in."
• "Guernsey and Jersey have twelve jurats each, and Alderney six."
• "The Jurat came of a good old Guernsey family which, in the Middle Ages, always had the sense to fight on the side paid best [...]."