Notary
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A notary is a person authorised to perform acts in legal affairs, in particular witnessing signatures on documents. The form that the notarial profession takes varies with local legal systems.
A notary at work (painting by German artist Max Volkhart)
Entrance to notary's office in Vigo, Spain
"Der Notar" ("The Notary"), Copper engraving from 1698 book by Christoph Weigel the Elder
Advocate
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An advocate is a professional in the field of law. Different countries and legal systems use the term with somewhat differing meanings. The broad equivalent in many English law–based jurisdictions cou
Notary
…on documents. The form that the notarial profession takes varies with local legal systems. A notary, while a legal professional, is distinct from an advocate in that they do not represent the person who engages their services, or act in contentious matters. Documents are notarized to deter fraud and to ensure…
19th-century painting of Advocates, by French artist Honoré Daumier
A 16th-century advocate