Definition

1. Verb:
   • To register (officially): The primary meaning of "cầu chứng" is to formally record or enter something into an official register, especially for legal recognition or protection.
   • To seek certification / to have attested: It implies the action of applying for and obtaining an official certificate or proof from a competent authority.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Công ty đang cầu chứng nhãn hiệu mới. (The company is registering its new trademark.)
  • Họ phải cầu chứng bản quyền tác phẩm. (They must register the copyright for the work.)
  • Việc cầu chứng hợp đồng là cần thiết. (Having the contract officially certified is necessary.)

Advanced Usage

• "cầu chứng thư": refers to the act of having a document notarized or legally certified.
  • Bạn cần cầu chứng thư giấy ủy quyền này. (You need to have this power of attorney notarized.)

Variants and Related Words

• Đăng ký (v): to register, to sign up. (A more general synonym for registration.)

  • Đăng ký kinh doanh (business registration)

• Chứng nhận (v/n): to certify / certification.

  • Cơ quan có thẩm quyền sẽ chứng nhận điều đó. (The competent authority will certify that.)

Synonyms

• Register: to record formally.
• Certify: to confirm or attest to formally.
• Notarize: to have a document validated by a notary public.

Related Terms

• Giấy chứng nhận: Certificate.
• Văn phòng công chứng: Notary office.
• Bản quyền: Copyright.

1. Registered
   • cầu chứng một nhãn hiệu
     Registration of a trade-mark