attestation

[ at-e-stey-shuhn ]

noun

1. an act of attesting.
2. an attesting declaration; testimony; evidence.

Other Words From

• at·tes·ta·tive [uh, -, tes, -t, uh, -tiv], adjective
• nonat·tes·tation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of attestation¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Middle French, from Latin attestātiōn-, stem of attestātiō “testimony”; equivalent to attest + -ation

Example Sentences

Planned Parenthood went to court instead of signing the “attestation.”

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It was a fact, needing no attestation, that the mass of mankind had always lived in a state of slavery.

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The attestation of this payment of the tax-payer is signed by the postal employé and bears the stamp of his post office.

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In the day they are received upon the attestation of a public officer.

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The narrative is followed by an attestation of its truth signed by him and two others of Lovewell's band.

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Soames read the investment and attestation clauses, and, ceasing, looked at Gradman.

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