Jū'rat, n.

n. [Prov. Fr. jurat, from Lat. juratus, sworn, p. p. of jurare, to swear; Fr. jurat, Sp. & Pg. jurado, It. giurato. See JURY.]

1. A magistrate in some corporations; an alderman, or an assistant to a bailiff. [Eng.]
2. (Law.) The memorandum or certificate at the end of an affidavit, or bill or answer in chancery, showing when, before whom, and, in English practice, where, it was sworn or affirmed.

Wharton. Burrill. Bouvier.