Meaning of the word "notary public" in English

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notary public

US /ˈnoʊ·t̬ər·i (ˈpʌb·lɪk)/
UK /ˈnəʊ.tər.i ˈpʌb.lɪk/

Noun

a person authorized to perform certain legal formalities, especially to draw up or certify contracts, deeds, and other documents for use in other jurisdictions

Example:
You need to have this document signed by a notary public.
The lawyer advised me to get the contract notarized by a notary public.