Testifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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testifying

 

[ หˆtษ›stษ™หŒfaษชษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

legal situation

Testifying refers to the act of giving evidence or bearing witness in a legal proceeding, such as a trial. When an individual testifies, they present their account of events or knowledge concerning the matter at hand. This process is crucial in judicial settings, as it helps establish the truth and supports the pursuit of justice. It can also occur in other contexts, like in depositions or hearings, where individuals provide testimony under oath. Testifying can significantly influence the outcome of a case and is conducted in a formal environment.

Synonyms

affirming, declaring, testimony, witnessing

Examples of usage

  • She was called in for testifying in the court case.
  • His testifying helped clarify the events surrounding the incident.
  • They prepared thoroughly before officially testifying.

Translations

Translations of the word "testifying" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น testemunhando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค—เคตเคพเคนเฅ€ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช zeugen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ memberi kesaksian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒั–ะดั‡ะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›wiadczyฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่จผ่จ€ใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tรฉmoigner

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ testificar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tanฤฑklฤฑk etmek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฆ์–ธํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุดู‡ุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ svฤ›dฤit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ svedฤiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไฝœ่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ priฤati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vitna

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบัƒำ™ะปั–ะบ ะฑะตั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒขแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸahidlik etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ testificar

Etymology

The word 'testify' has its roots in the Latin word 'testificare,' which means 'to bear witness.' The prefix 'testis' in Latin means 'witness,' while 'facere' means 'to do' or 'to make.' Originally, the term was used in the context of legal proceedings to denote someone providing a firsthand account of an event or fact that they have observed. Over time, the term evolved in English, retaining its association with legal testimony. The act of testifying has been a crucial part of legal systems throughout history, emphasizing the importance of individual accounts in establishing truth and justice. The concept urges those who know the truth to present it for the benefit of the judicial process and community. The evolution of this term reflects broader societal values related to accountability and the significance of personal experiences in legal matters.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,963, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.