Notary Public:
A notary public is a person officially authorized to witness and certify signatures on legal documents, ensuring that the person signing is who they claim to be. They also perform other legal acts, such as administering oaths and taking acknowledgments.
Therefore, the suffix "notary" is often used in words related to this role, such as:
* Notarial: Relating to or done by a notary public.
* Notarization: The act of certifying a document by a notary public.
* Notary seal: The official stamp used by a notary public.
So, while "notary" doesn't have its own independent meaning, it is associated with the legal profession of a notary public and its related activities.