attestation

noun

at·​tes·​ta·​tion ˌa-ˌte-ˈstā-shən 

ˌa-tə-ˈstā-

plural attestations

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 of attestation

• evidence
• proof
• testimony
• documentation
• testament

Examples of attestation in a Sentence

the fact that he spent hours standing in line for the sequel should be attestation enough that he's a die-hard fan of the movie series

Recent Examples on the Web

Borrowers can fill out a 15-page attestation form, detailing their financial struggles and making their case for a mulligan. —Annie Nova, CNBC, 29 Dec. 2025

Plaintiffs also note, without apparent 14 None of the underlying records for these attestations have been submitted to the record by defendants. —New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025

There needs to be traceability—from policy to control to evidence to attestation. —Dave Smith, Fortune, 25 Oct. 2025

Kaul argues the decision violates state law, as Wisconsin does not require proof of citizenship to register to vote, only an attestation. —Molly Beck, jsonline.com, 20 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for attestation

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation