testimony

noun

tes·ti·mo·ny ˈte-stə-ˌmō-nē How to pronounce testimony (audio)

plural testimonies

: a solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or authorized public official

: firsthand authentication of a fact : evidence

: an outward sign

: an open acknowledgment

: a public profession of religious experience

a(1)

: the tablets inscribed with the Mosaic law

(2)

: the ark containing the tablets

: a divine decree attested in the Scriptures

Example Sentences

The jury heard 10 days of testimony. There were contradictions in her testimony. the personal testimonies of survivors of the war It is testimony to her courage and persistence that she worked for so long in the face of such adversity. The popularity of diet fads is a testimony to the fact that people want a quick fix for their health and weight problems.

Recent Examples on the Web Four of his six convictions were tied directly to Jane and relied largely on her testimony.

Michael Tarm, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Day three of the trial on Wednesday picks up with Shaun Holland, a former Lewis corrections officer, resuming his testimony.

Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Jane also said Kelly coached her to deny their involvement during her 2002 testimony during a grand jury.

Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Now, the ball is in the court of the senators who heard his disturbing testimony.

Kara Alaimo, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 His testimony more painted a picture of incompetence at the top and a company with gaping security vulnerabilities.

Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 But his testimony gave Satz an opening to remind the jury of just how much planning went into the Stoneman Douglas mass shooting.

David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 As Sanger continued to question Hudson regarding at-times small discrepancies in her testimony, some of the jurors could reportedly be seen shaking their heads or smiling at each other.

Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Two other witnesses, including Manley's sister Bobby Jo Manley, testified earlier Tuesday, but chose to opt out of having their testimony recorded on video or audio.

Daniella Silva, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

testimony

noun

tes·ti·mo·ny ˈtes-tə-ˌmō-nē How to pronounce testimony (audio)

plural testimonies

: evidence furnished by a witness under oath or affirmation and either orally or in an affidavit or deposition

— former testimony

: testimony that a witness gives at a different proceeding (as another hearing or a deposition)

Note: Under Federal Rule of Evidence 804, former testimony is admissible as an exception to the hearsay rule when the declarant is unavailable and if a predecessor in interest in a civil proceeding or the party against whom the testimony is offered had an opportunity and similar motive to develop the testimony.

— negative testimony

: testimony concerning what did not happen

especially : testimony concerning what one did not perceive

negative testimony that the witness did not hear a train whistle

Note: Negative testimony is sometimes accorded the same weight as positive testimony when the witness was in a position to perceive something and was eagerly attentive.

— opinion testimony

: testimony relaying opinion as opposed to direct knowledge of the facts at issue

Note: Opinion testimony may be allowed in evidence when it helps the factfinder understand or determine the facts at issue. Such testimony by a lay witness must be rationally based on his or her perception. A qualified expert witness may also give opinion testimony. The expert's opinion may be based on facts or data that he or she perceives directly or of which he or she is made aware other than by direct perception at or before trial.

— positive testimony

: testimony that presents an affirmative declaration of fact and is based on the personal knowledge of the testifier

— reputation testimony

: testimony concerning a person's reputation among associates or in the community

单词	testimonies
释义	testimony noun tes·ti·mo·ny ˈte-stə-ˌmō-nē plural testimonies 1 a : a solemn declaration usually made orally by a witness under oath in response to interrogation by a lawyer or authorized public official b : firsthand authentication of a fact : evidence c : an outward sign 2 a : an open acknowledgment b : a public profession of religious experience 3 a(1) : the tablets inscribed with the Mosaic law (2) : the ark containing the tablets b : a divine decree attested in the Scriptures Synonyms attestation confirmation corroboration documentation evidence proof substantiation testament testimonial validation voucher witness See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The jury heard 10 days of testimony. There were contradictions in her testimony. the personal testimonies of survivors of the war It is testimony to her courage and persistence that she worked for so long in the face of such adversity. The popularity of diet fads is a testimony to the fact that people want a quick fix for their health and weight problems. Recent Examples on the Web Four of his six convictions were tied directly to Jane and relied largely on her testimony. Michael Tarm, BostonGlobe.com, 15 Sep. 2022 Day three of the trial on Wednesday picks up with Shaun Holland, a former Lewis corrections officer, resuming his testimony. Jimmy Jenkins, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Jane also said Kelly coached her to deny their involvement during her 2002 testimony during a grand jury. Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 14 Sep. 2022 Now, the ball is in the court of the senators who heard his disturbing testimony. Kara Alaimo, CNN, 14 Sep. 2022 His testimony more painted a picture of incompetence at the top and a company with gaping security vulnerabilities. Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2022 But his testimony gave Satz an opening to remind the jury of just how much planning went into the Stoneman Douglas mass shooting. David Fleshler, Sun Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 As Sanger continued to question Hudson regarding at-times small discrepancies in her testimony, some of the jurors could reportedly be seen shaking their heads or smiling at each other. Fox News, 13 Sep. 2022 Two other witnesses, including Manley's sister Bobby Jo Manley, testified earlier Tuesday, but chose to opt out of having their testimony recorded on video or audio. Daniella Silva, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English testimonie, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin & Latin; Late Latin testimonium Decalogue, from Latin, evidence, witness, from testis witness — more at testament First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 3a(1) Kids Definition testimony noun tes·ti·mo·ny ˈte-stə-ˌmō-nē plural testimonies : a statement made by a witness under oath especially in a court Legal Definition testimony noun tes·ti·mo·ny ˈtes-tə-ˌmō-nē plural testimonies : evidence furnished by a witness under oath or affirmation and either orally or in an affidavit or deposition — former testimony : testimony that a witness gives at a different proceeding (as another hearing or a deposition) Note: Under Federal Rule of Evidence 804, former testimony is admissible as an exception to the hearsay rule when the declarant is unavailable and if a predecessor in interest in a civil proceeding or the party against whom the testimony is offered had an opportunity and similar motive to develop the testimony. — negative testimony : testimony concerning what did not happen especially : testimony concerning what one did not perceive negative testimony that the witness did not hear a train whistle Note: Negative testimony is sometimes accorded the same weight as positive testimony when the witness was in a position to perceive something and was eagerly attentive. — opinion testimony : testimony relaying opinion as opposed to direct knowledge of the facts at issue Note: Opinion testimony may be allowed in evidence when it helps the factfinder understand or determine the facts at issue. Such testimony by a lay witness must be rationally based on his or her perception. A qualified expert witness may also give opinion testimony. The expert's opinion may be based on facts or data that he or she perceives directly or of which he or she is made aware other than by direct perception at or before trial. — positive testimony : testimony that presents an affirmative declaration of fact and is based on the personal knowledge of the testifier — reputation testimony : testimony concerning a person's reputation among associates or in the community History and Etymology for testimony Latin testimonium, from testis witness testimonies noun plural of testimony as in testimonials something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim the plaintiff's case rests largely on the testimony of several scientists with no known expertise in that field Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance testimonials evidences testaments proofs witnesses documentations confirmations attestations documents corroborations validations vouchers substantiations exhibits manifestations certificates demonstrations verifications identifications illustrations authentications (the) goods Antonyms & Near Antonyms rebuttals refutations allegations accusations charges disproofs assumptions conjectures presumptions suspicions surmises guesses See More
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