attestation

• Substantiv, das die Handlung des Bezeugens oder Belegens bezeichnet, um die Wahrheit oder Richtigkeit von etwas zu bestätigen; auch eine entsprechende Bescheinigung oder Erklärung.

A noun referring to the act of bearing witness or providing evidence to confirm the truth or validity of something.

1. Act of bearing witnessC1formal

   The formal action of providing evidence or testimony to confirm the truth or validity of something.

   Bezeugung

   • The attestation of the document required two signatures.
   • His attestation in court helped to verify the facts of the case.
   • The notary provided an official attestation of the contract.

   Synonymecertificationconfirmationcorroborationevidenceprooftestimonyverificationwitness

2. Evidence or proofC1formal

   The evidence or statement that serves to confirm or prove something.

   Bestätigung

   • The certificate serves as an attestation of his qualifications.
   • The archaeological findings are an attestation of an ancient civilization.
   • Her success is an attestation to her hard work and dedication.

   Synonymecertificationconfirmationcorroborationevidenceproofsubstantiationtestimonyverification