attestation

8 synonyms for attestation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Noun — A formal statement or signature confirming that something is true or genuine, especially one given by an official witness.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

testimony evidence record proof

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

certification affidavit confirmation verification

Synonyms by Meaning

1. noun

A formal statement or signature confirming that something is true or genuine, especially one given by an official witness.

“The will requires the attestation of two independent witnesses.”

certification affidavit testimony confirmation verification

2. noun

Evidence or proof that something exists or is the case.

“The earliest attestation of the word is in a fourteenth-century manuscript.”

evidence record proof

How to use attestation

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

attestation clause signed attestation attestation of a will earliest attestation remote attestation

Legal and administrative in most uses, plus a specialised sense in computer security and in linguistics, where an attestation is a recorded instance of a word in use.

Etymology

From Latin attestari 'to bear witness', from ad 'to' and testis 'a witness'.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between attestation and notarisation?

Attestation means witnessing a signature and confirming the document was signed properly, and any competent witness may do it. Notarisation is performed by a notary public, who verifies identity and applies an official seal, giving the document a stronger legal standing.

What is an attestation clause?

It is the paragraph at the end of a will or deed in which the witnesses state that they saw the document signed and that the formalities were observed. Its wording matters because a defective clause can put the whole document in doubt.

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