Attestator (Noun)
Meaning
(law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signature.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The notary public served as an attestator to the contract by signing her name and stamping the document with her seal.
- In court, the lawyer presented a witness who was the attestator to the deceased's last will and testament.
- To make the power of attorney valid, it was necessary to have at least two witnesses serve as attestators to the signing.
- As the company's authorized representative, she was often called upon to be an attestator to various business agreements and contracts.
- In many jurisdictions, the role of the attestator has been formalized, with certain requirements and procedures that must be followed in order to serve in this capacity.