WorldAugust 22, 2026

scrivener

SKRIV-uh-nur

Definition

A professional who prepares legal documents, typically one who handles administrative or bureaucratic paperwork for others.

Etymology

Derived from the Middle English 'scriveiner' and Old French 'escrivein,' the word traces back to the Latin 'scribere,' meaning 'to write.'

In the news

Junko Watabe is described as an administrative scrivener, a legal professional tasked with helping foreign residents navigate Japan's complex immigration and visa documentation processes.

Trend of foreigners leaving Japan may accelerate under tighter visa rules

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Japan Today

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