/ˈtestɪməni/
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Translation
A formal statement that something is true, especially one given in a court of law.
Word origin
From Latin testimonium, from testis, meaning a witness.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- testis
- English cognates
- testify, testament
Examples
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Testimony is what a witness tells the court.
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A witness gives testimony; the jury weighs it.
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'A testimony to' something means clear proof of it.
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