jurat

noun8

1. •
   A 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. •
   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. •
   (no longer used) A sworn person
4. •
   (no longer used, historical) A medieval informant: a man sworn to provide information about crimes committed in his neighborhood.
5. •
   (no longer used) A juror.
6. •
   (no longer used) A councilman or alderman of the Cinque Ports.
7. •
   (no longer used, historical) A municipal officer of Bordeaux and certain other French towns.
8. •
   (no longer used, historical) A member of any association sworn to do nothing against its internal rules.