First Known Use: 14th century
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testimony
noun tes·ti·mo·ny \ˈtes-tə-ˌmō-nē\
: something that someone says especially in a court of law while formally promising to tell the truth
: proof or evidence that something exists or is true
plural tes·ti·mo·nies
Full Definition of TESTIMONY
1
a (1) : the tablets inscribed with the Mosaic law (2) : the ark containing the tablets b : a divine decree attested in the Scriptures
2
a : firsthand authentication of a fact : evidence b : an outward sign c : a solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or authorized public official
3
a : an open acknowledgment b : a public profession of religious experience
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Origin of TESTIMONY
Middle English testimonie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin testimonium Decalogue, from Latin, evidence, witness, from testis witness — more at testament
Related to TESTIMONY
- Synonyms
- attestation, confirmation, corroboration, documentation, evidence, substantiation, testament, testimonial, proof, validation, voucher, witness
- Antonyms
- disproof
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TESTIMONY Defined for Kids
testimony
noun tes·ti·mo·ny \ˈte-stə-ˌmō-nē\
plural tes·ti·mo·nies
Definition of TESTIMONY for Kids
: a statement made by a witness under oath especially in a court
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