attestation

noun

at·​tes·​ta·​tion ˌa-ˌte-ˈstā-shən 

ˌa-tə-ˈstā-

plural attestations

1

: an act or instance of attesting something: such as

a

: a proving of the existence of something through evidence

… a complete and formal attestation of your innocence.

—Edward Bulwer-Lytton

b

: an official verification of something as true or authentic

the notary's attestation of the will

2

: the proof or evidence by which something (such as the usage of a word) is attested

the earliest attestation of the term in print

Synonyms

• confirmation
• corroboration
• documentation
• evidence
• proof
• substantiation
• testament
• testimonial
• testimony
• validation
• voucher
• witness

Examples of attestation in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Finally, a great deal of effort goes into the screening of workers, including medical examinations, police background checks, and document attestation. —Michael Ewers, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2015

The Trust is classified as an 'emerging growth company' and is not required to provide an auditor’s attestation report on management’s assessment of internal controls over financial reporting. —Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024

Establishing a robust controls framework is also vital for maintaining integrity and consistency, and providing the necessary info for attestation. —Expert Panel®, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024

His friend has difficulty walking and standing in line for extended periods, which could make waiting to fill out the attestation form difficult. —Jessie Balmert, The Enquirer, 1 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1