Jurat

Noun

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 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. A medieval informant: a man sworn to provide information about crimes committed in his neighborhood.
4. A juror.
5. A councilman or alderman of the Cinque Ports.