2. (Law)
Defn: To affirm or declare under oath or affirmation before a tribunal, in order to prove some fact.
TESTIFY
Tes"ti*fy, adv.
Defn: In a testy manner; fretfully; peevishly; with petulance.
TESTIMONIAL
Tes`ti*mo"ni*al, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. testimoniale, LL. testimonialis,
L. testimoniales (sc. litteræ). See Testimonial, a.]
1. A writing or certificate which bears testimony in favor of one's character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value of a thing.
2. Something, as money or plate, presented to a preson as a token of respect, or of obligation for services rendered.
TESTIMONIAL
Tes`ti*mo"ni*al, a. Etym: [L. testimonialis: cf. F. testimonial.]
Defn: Relating to, or containing, testimony.
TESTIMONY Tes"ti*mo*ny, n.; pl. Testimonies. Etym: [L. testimonium, from testis a witness: cf. OF. testimoine, testemoine, testimonie. See Testify.]