at·test ( -t st )v. at·test·ed, at·test·ing, at·tests v.tr.1. To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine: The date of the painting was attested by the appraiser. 2. a. To certify by signature or oath: attest a will. b. To certify in an official capacity. 3. To supply or be evidence of: Her fine work attests her ability. See Synonyms at indicate. 4. To put under oath. v.intr. To bear witness; give testimony: attested to their good faith.
[Latin attest r : ad-, ad- + test r , to be witness (from testis, witness; see trei- in Indo-European roots).]
at·test ant n. at tes·ta tion ( t s-t sh n, t -st -) n. at·test er, at·tes tor n. |
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| Noun | 1. | attestant - (law) a person who attests to the genuineness of a document or signature by adding their own signaturelaw, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order" |
| 2. | attestant - someone who affirms or vouches for the correctness or truth or genuineness of something |