Definitions
1.NounA sworn statement concerning where, when, and before whom an oath has been made."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."
2.NounA sworn person, particularly:
A medieval informant: a man sworn to provide information about crimes committed in his neighborhood.
A juror.
A councilman or alderman of the Cinque Ports.
A magistrate of Channel Islands, serving for life, who forms part of the islands' royal court."Guernsey and Jersey have twelve jurats each, and Alderney six."
3.NounA medieval informant: a man sworn to provide information about crimes committed in his neighborhood.
4.NounA juror.
5.NounA councilman or alderman of the Cinque Ports.
6.NounA magistrate of Channel Islands, serving for life, who forms part of the islands' royal court."Guernsey and Jersey have twelve jurats each, and Alderney six."
7.NounA municipal officer of Bordeaux and certain other French towns.
8.NounA member of any association sworn to do nothing against its internal rules.