escribano
escribano (es-kree-bah-noh), n. [Spanish] Spanish law. A notary; specif., an officer who has authority to set down in writing, and attest to, transactions and contracts between private persons, as well as judicial acts and proceedings.
escribano (es-kree-bah-noh), n. [Spanish] Spanish law. A notary; specif., an officer who has authority to set down in writing, and attest to, transactions and contracts between private persons, as well as judicial acts and proceedings.
escritura (es-kree-toor-ah), n. [Spanish] Spanish law. A written instrument, such as a contract; esp., a deed that either is prepared by an escribano or notary of a corporation or council (concejo) or is sealed with a monarchical or governmental seal.