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notaio

notary

noun noh-TAH-yoh Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: Latin notarius, 'secretary'

Usage Note

Notaio is the Italian civil-law notary — a legally qualified professional who authenticates contracts, deeds, and wills. The role is much more powerful than a common-law notary public; in Italy buying property requires a notaio, not just a solicitor. The feminine form is notaia (modern) or notaio (traditional). Plural: i notai.

Examples

"Dobbiamo firmare il contratto dal notaio."

Natural Translation

We need to sign the contract at the notary's.

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