testimony
Americannoun
plural
testimonies-
Law. the statement or declaration of a witness under oath or affirmation, usually in court.
- Synonyms:
- attestation, deposition
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evidence in support of a fact or statement; proof.
- Synonyms:
- corroboration
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open declaration or profession, as of faith.
- Synonyms:
- affirmation
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Usually testimonies. the precepts of God.
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the Decalogue as inscribed on the two tablets of the law, or the ark in which the tablets were kept. Exodus 16:34; 25:16.
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Archaic. a declaration of disapproval; protest.
noun
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a declaration of truth or fact
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law evidence given by a witness, esp orally in court under oath or affirmation
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evidence testifying to something
her success was a testimony to her good luck
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Old Testament
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the Ten Commandments, as inscribed on the two stone tables
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the Ark of the Covenant as the receptacle of these (Exodus 25:16; 16:34)
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Related Words
See evidence.
Other Word Forms
- pretestimony noun
- retestimony noun
Etymology
Origin of testimony
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English, from Latin testimōnium, equivalent to testi(s) “witness” + -mōnium noun suffix; -mony
Example Sentences
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These feature actors relaying verbatim testimonies from contributors who wished to remain anonymous.
From BBC
A juror who spoke to The Times outside court said Bovino’s testimony detailing his account of the alleged assault had “no impact” on their decision.
From Los Angeles Times
Earlier this month, Powell said that the Fed had received grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department related to testimony he gave to Congress and an continuing renovation of the Fed’s headquarters.
From Barron's
“It could be adjudicated expeditiously, or it could be just determining that they also agree that there was no criminal intent in the chair’s testimony at the banking committee that I participated in,” he said.
From MarketWatch
That’s the job description, even if it’s not in the Senate testimony.
From MarketWatch
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