Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

prothonotary

noun

prō-ˈthä-nə-ˌter-ē

Definition

A prothonotary is a chief clerk of a court, responsible for maintaining the records and documents pertinent to court proceedings.

Examples

The prothonotary filed the documents for the upcoming trial.
In some jurisdictions, the prothonotary is responsible for issuing marriage licenses.
He aspired to become a prothonotary after studying law for several years.

Meaning

Primarily used in legal contexts, a prothonotary facilitates the administration of justice by overseeing the necessary paperwork and communications in the legal system.