Definition of Witnessing Part

In a deed or other formal instrument, is that part which comes after the recitals, or, where there are no recitals, after the parties. It usually com. mences with a reference to the agreement or intention to be effectuated, then states or refers to the consideration, and concludes with the operative words and parcels, lf any. Where a deed effectuates two distinct objects, there are two witnessing parte. 1 Dav. Prec. Conv. 63, et seq.; Sweet