certificate
noun
a document serving as evidence or as written testimony, as of status, qualifications, privileges, or the truth of something.
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
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In New Zealand, the Civil Aviation Authority has certificated the jetpack as a microlight, although the company is discussing with the regulator plans to create its own unique classification.
From BBC ● Nov. 10, 2015