subscribing witness

Definition of "subscribing witness"
  1. A person who signs a document to certify that they have witnessed another person's signature, such as on a will
How to use "subscribing witness" in a sentence
  1. The notary served as a subscribing witness when Jane signed the contract.
  2. After watching the couple sign the marriage license, the officiant became a subscribing witness.
  3. As my friend signed her affidavit, I stood by as the subscribing witness.

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