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

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

Anyone who assists someone else, such as a disabled person, trying to vote must deliver that ballot by hand to the county board office and complete an attestation form. —Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2024

These items include but are limited to inquiring about regulatory licenses and compliance records, completed third-party audits or at least attestations, cold storage procedures and controls, insurance coverage and limits, and evidence of client asset segregation. —Sean Stein Smith, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024

Graphene has questioned the veracity of Google's Integrity API and SafetyNet Attestation systems, recommending instead standard Android hardware attestation. —Kevin Purdy, Ars Technica, 11 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1560, in the meaning defined at sense 1