Commissioner for oaths,

Definition of Commissioner for oaths:

1. A solicitor authorized to administer an oath to a person making an affidavit.

2. Person qualified and authorized to administer oaths or to take affidavits. While every practicing lawyer is empowered to act as a commissioner for oaths, he or she may not so act for his or her own clients. See also notary public.

Synonyms of Commissioner for oaths

Lawyer, Legal representative, Legal practitioner, Legal executive, Notary, Notary public, Advocate, Attorney

How to use Commissioner for oaths in a sentence?

1. Unmarried fathers can be appointed guardian by a court or simply with the agreement of the mother if both sign a declaration to that effect before a commissioner for oaths.