Legal Definitions - acte

Definition: An acte is a written proof, such as a deed, bill of sale, or birth certificate, used in French law. It can also refer to an act or conduct.

• Acte de naissance: A birth certificate.
• Acte de mariage: A marriage certificate.
• Acte de décès: A death certificate.
• Acte de francisation: A certificate confirming that a ship is of French nationality.
• Acte de notoriété: A deposition made before a notary to record and preserve a claim, usually to property.

These examples illustrate how an acte is a written proof used in French law to establish identity, status, or ownership. It can also refer to conduct, such as an heir's acte d'héritier indicating an intent to accept the succession.