at·tes·ta·tion
| \ ˌa-ˌte-ˈstā-shən
, ˌa-tə-ˈstā- \
, ˌa-tə-ˈstā- \
plural attestations
Definition of attestation
1
: an act or instance of attesting something: such as
a
: a proving of the existence of something through evidence
… a complete and formal attestation of your innocence.— Edward Bulwer-Lytton
b
: an official verification of something as true or authentic
the notary's attestation of the will
2
: the proof or evidence by which something (such as the usage of a word) is attested
the earliest attestation of the term in print
Synonyms & Antonyms for attestation
Synonyms
- confirmation,
- corroboration,
- documentation,
- evidence,
- proof,
- substantiation,
- testament,
- testimonial,
- testimony,
- validation,
- voucher,
- witness
Antonyms
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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/attestation. Accessed 10 Aug. 2022.
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The first known use of attestation was in 1560
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