Although a bit jumbled, those are some of the words used when a person signs a document and the signature is acknowledged by an authorized officer such as a notary. It certifies the signature as being made under the free will of the signer and that it is genuine.
Yes, the noun presence is a word for a state of existence of someone or something (The document must be signed in the presence of a witness.); a group of people who are in a place for a particular purpose (The company maintains its presence in the market.); an impressive appearance or behavior (He has a commanding presence.); a person or spirit that can't be seen (We felt an evil presence.).
the notery and witness by
A will with a notarized witness can only be made in the presence of a notary. A notary is the only person who is legalized by the state to perform such an action.
John came for the purpose of being a witness to the Light (Christ). He bore witness regarding Jesus
A subpoena commands a witness to produce documents, eye witness accounts, or other evidence relevant to the case.
The purpose of the witness protection program is to make these people 'disappear.' Now YOU want to know who they are? REALLY!
it's to punish for sinning
Witness Jesus Christ to the ends of the earth!
Sworn to and subscribed in my presence by' is typical language for legal documents such as oaths. It is a statement of the witness, and the person whose name follows 'by' is the person making the oath or signing the document.
The "filthy witness" which Lady Macbeth talks about washing from Macbeth's hands is, of course, Duncan's blood. "Filthy" because it is dirty and smells unpleasant. (Have you ever been covered in blood?) "Witness" because its presence on his hands marks him as the murderer--it testifies against him.
If the agreement (contract) was signed in the presence of a Notary Public, no.
Regarding the execution of legal documents: To attest is to bear witness, to authenticate something by signing as a witness. An acknowledgment is a formal declaration in the presence of an authorized officer, such as a notary public, by someone who signs a document and confirms that the signature is authentic.