\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.