Define: Attest

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Quick Summary of Attest

As a witness, to attest means to affirm an act or event as true.

Documents are legally attested when they are signed by the involved parties in the presence of a witness who also signs the documents.

What is the dictionary definition of Attest?
Dictionary Definition of Attest
  1. To affirm to be correct, true, or genuine.
  2. To certify by signature or oath
  3. To certify in an official capacity.
v.
  1. To confirm (usually in writing) that a document is genuine.
  2. To bear witness that someone actually signed a document, such as a will. All states require at least two witnesses (three in Vermont) to attest that a will was signed and declared to be a will (except a will written in one's own handwriting in some states).
Full Definition Of Attest

As a witness, to affirm an act or event as true. Documents are legally attested when they are signed by the involved parties in the presence of a witness who also signs the documents.

The term originates from the Early 16th century from the French phrase attester, from Latin attestari, from ad- ‘to’ + testari ‘to witness’ (from testis ‘a witness’).

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Definition Sources

Definitions for Attest are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

This glossary post was last updated: 6th March, 2024.

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