as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
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
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Recent Examples of attestation
Refinancing federal loans means turning them into private loans, which don’t qualify for the streamlined attestation process.
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John Csiszar,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Typically, a business license or a CPA attestation letter will suffice as proof of self-employment.
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Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
The age-attestation bill cleared its first House committee Thursday, setting it up for consideration by the full House in the coming weeks.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
The book came with an attestation signed by several colonial leaders, including John Hancock, that the poems had indeed been written by Wheatley.
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Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for attestation
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
Typically, a business license or a CPA attestation letter will suffice as proof of self-employment.
—
Jeff Lazerson,
Oc Register,
7 May 2026
The age-attestation bill cleared its first House committee Thursday, setting it up for consideration by the full House in the coming weeks.
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Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
The book came with an attestation signed by several colonial leaders, including John Hancock, that the poems had indeed been written by Wheatley.
—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
30 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for attestation
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Rabbitt said investigators believe the deaths occurred entirely inside Steadman's apartment and that, based on the evidence collected so far, there is no indication anyone from outside the family was involved.
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There’s also evidence a lot is getting through.
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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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The attorneys general challenged several of its directives, including a provision that required state and local officials to collect proof of citizenship from vote-by-mail applicants.
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Prosecutors charged King with perjury in October 2025 when he was accused of lying during grand jury testimony; however, those charges were thrown out in December before being refiled in March.
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The testimony offers a rare window into how Epstein allegedly tried to use compromising information to manipulate at least one powerful public figure.
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Your Petition — filed three business days before the deadline, without any supporting information or documentation, and only after abandoning your recent litigation efforts to avoid NCAA sanctions — does not provide a basis for the League to alter those plans.
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This growing need has led to the emergence of specialized crypto recovery firms that focus on blockchain analysis, digital investigations and forensic documentation.
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With stages stretching from Freedom Corner to the Point and crowds growing every year, Pittsburgh’s Juneteenth celebration has evolved into a centerpiece of the city’s summer calendar and a living testament to Black culture, commerce and community pride downtown.
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Teamwork and celebrating animation as a collaborative art has always been important fos us, and the film is a testament to everyone’s dedication and energy.
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“Attestation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/attestation. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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