authentic act

Definition of "authentic act"
  1. A documented agreement that has been legally executed in the presence of a public official such as a notary public and two additional witnesses, all of whom sign the document to confirm its authenticity
How to use "authentic act" in a sentence
  1. The purchase agreement of the property was an authentic act, signed by both parties, their witnesses, and the notary public.
  2. To ensure validity, the couple decided to make their prenuptial agreement an authentic act.
  3. The withdrawal of the business partner from the company was done through an authentic act to maintain the legal integrity of the process.

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