Kilo Lingo

/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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This word is part of lesson 56.