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attestation

 

[ ˌatɛˈsteɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

legal document

The act of giving testimony in court or making a statement under oath. It is a formal declaration that a document is true and genuine.

Synonyms

affirmation, declaration, testimony

Examples of usage

  • The witness provided attestation of the events that took place on the night of the crime.
  • The notary public was responsible for the attestation of the will.
Context #2 | Noun

verification

The action of verifying or confirming the authenticity of something. It is a process of ensuring that a document or statement is valid and accurate.

Synonyms

certification, confirmation, validation

Examples of usage

  • The attestation of the signature confirmed the identity of the author.
  • The attestation of the contract ensured its legality.
Context #3 | Noun

approval

A formal expression of approval or agreement. It is a recognition of compliance with certain standards or requirements.

Synonyms

accreditation, authorization, endorsement

Examples of usage

  • The attestation of the project proposal was necessary for its implementation.
  • The attestation of the budget was a crucial step in the approval process.

Translations

Translations of the word "attestation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 atestado

🇮🇳 प्रमाणन

🇩🇪 Bescheinigung

🇮🇩 sertifikasi

🇺🇦 атестація

🇵🇱 zaświadczenie

🇯🇵 証明書

🇫🇷 attestation

🇪🇸 certificación

🇹🇷 belge

🇰🇷 증명서

🇸🇦 شهادة

🇨🇿 ověření

🇸🇰 atestácia

🇨🇳 认证

🇸🇮 potrdilo

🇮🇸 staðfesting

🇰🇿 куәлік

🇬🇪 სერტიფიკაცია

🇦🇿 attestasiya

🇲🇽 certificación

Etymology

The word 'attestation' originated from the Latin word 'attestatio', which means a solemn declaration. It has been used in legal contexts for centuries to refer to the act of providing evidence or testimony under oath. The concept of attestation is closely tied to the idea of verifying the authenticity or accuracy of documents or statements. Over time, the term has come to encompass a range of meanings related to verification, confirmation, and approval in various contexts.

See also: attestable, attester.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #19,496, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.