Escribano
Defined in 4 dictionaries — Cyclopedic (1922), Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)
The Cyclopedic Law Dictionary
Walter A. Shumaker and George Foster Longsdorf; ed. James C. Cahill · 1922
In Spanish law. The public officer who is lawfully authorized to reduce to writing and verify by his signature all judicial acts and proceedings, as well as all acts and contracts entered into between private individuals.
Ballentine's Law Dictionary
James A. Ballentine · 1916
(Spanish) An officer whose functions are similar to those of a notary public.
Black's Law Dictionary
Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910
In Spanish law. An officer, resembling a notary in French law, who has authority to set down in writing, and verify by his attestation, transactions and contracts between private persons, and also judicial acts and proceedings.
A Dictionary of Law
Henry Campbell Black · 1891
In Spanish law. An officer, resembling a uolary in French law, who has authority to set down in writing, and verily by his attestation, transactions and contracts between private persons, and also judicial acts and proceedings.