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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

JU'RAT, n. [L. juratus, sworn, from juro, to swear.]
In England, a magistrate in some corporations; an alderman, or an assistant to a bailiff.

Merriam Webster's

noun Etymology: short for Latin juratum (est) it has been sworn, 3d singular perfect passive of jurare to swear — more at jury Date: 1796 a certificate added to an affidavit stating when, before whom, and where it was made

Oxford Reference Dictionary

1. n. Brit. 1 a municipal officer (esp. of the Cinque Ports) holding a position similar to that of an alderman. 2 an honorary judge or magistrate in the Channel Islands. Etymology: ME f. med.L juratus past part. of L jurare swear 2. n. a statement of the circumstances in which an affidavit was made. Etymology: L juratum neut. past part. (as JURAT(1))

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Jurat Ju"rat, n. [Prov. F. jurat, fr. L. juratus sworn, p. p. of jurare to swear. See Jury, n.] 1. A person under oath; specifically, an officer of the nature of an alderman, in certain municipal corporations in England. --Burrill. 2. (Law) The memorandum or certificate at the end of an asffidavit, or a bill or answer in chancery, showing when, before whom, and (in English practice), where, it was sworn or affirmed. --Wharton. Bouvier.