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attestation

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[at-e-stey-shuhn] / ˌæt ɛˈsteɪ ʃən /

noun

  1. an act of attesting.

  2. an attesting declaration; testimony; evidence.


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Etymology

Origin of attestation

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

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Example Sentences

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It said the investigation concerns "instigation of breach of trust, computer fraud and false attestation with the intent to obtain for another an unlawful benefit."

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

UEBT, in its response to this, said: "One company has been issued a responsible sourcing attestation, subject to an action plan… valid till mid 2024, and will be withdrawn if… not implemented."

From BBC • May 27, 2024

They can legally use Western services too, providing they give an attestation the cargoes were bought at or below the cap.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 19, 2023

The attestation was drafted by Mr. Corcoran, but Ms. Bobb added language to it to make it less ironclad a declaration before signing it, according to the people.

From New York Times • Sep. 16, 2022

I was surprised by this attestation, and I asked, “Sir, are you such?”

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson