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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
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The first known use of attestation was in 1560
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