Testimony
Legal Definition and Related Resources of Testimony
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Meanings, Synonyms, Etymology, Translations and More
Meaning of Testimony
In technical sense, the term denotes evidence given orally under oath or by means of affidavits or depositions in a court or judicial proceeding. However, the term has come to be used frequently as synonymous with evidence. See Superior Lloyds of America v Foxworth, (Tex. Civ.App.) 178 S. W.2d 724.
Testimony Alternative Definition
The statement made by a witness under oath or affirmation. For distinction between testimony and evidence, see Evidence.
Synonyms of Testimony
noun
affidavit
affirmation
assertion
asseveration
attestation
averment
avowal
declaration
declaration of facts
deposition
disclosure
evidence
evidence by a competent witness
evidence in support of
expression
profession
proof
proof by a witness
revelation
statement
statement of facts
testimonium Associated Concepts: circumstantial testimony
compelled testimony
corroborative testimony
crossexamination
deposition
direct examination
expert testimony
impeachment of testimony
incompetent testimony
involuntary testimony
oral testimony
perjured testimony
preservation of testimony
testimony under oath
Definition of Testimony in the Free Online Notary Dictionary
Evidence Given By A Competent Witness Under Oath Or Affirmation.
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Accomplice, Actuary, Bill Of Exceptions, Competency, Competent, Consonant Statement, Contradiction, Corroboration, Court, Credible, Demonstrative Evidence, Deposition, Discredit, Ejectment, Evidence, Hearsay Evidence, Hostile Witness, Incompetent, Judicial Notice, Motion For Judgment Notwithstanding Verdict, Opinion Evidence, Parol Evidence, Perjury, Proof, Court Of Record, Referee, Reference, Self-incrimination, Subpoena.
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Testimony in Law Enforcement
Main Entry: Law Enforcement in the Legal Dictionary. This section provides, in the context of Law Enforcement, a partial definition of testimony.
Grammar
This term is a noun.
Etimology of Testimony
(You may find testimony at the world legal encyclopedia and the etimology of more terms).
c. 1400, "proof or demonstration of some fact, evidence, piece of evidence;" early 15c., "legal testimony, sworn statement of a witness," from Old North French testimonie (Old French testimoine 11c.), from Latin testimonium "evidence, proof, witness, attestation," from testis "a witness, one who attests" (see testament) + -monium, suffix signifying action, state, condition. Despite the common modern assertion, the sense of the word is unlikely to have anything to do with testicles (see testis). Earliest attested sense in English is "the Ten Commandments" (late 14c.), from Vulgate use of Late Latin testimonium, along with Greek to martyrion (Septuagint), translations of Hebrew 'eduth "attestation, testimony" (of the Decalogue), from 'ed "witness."
Meaning of Testimony in Spanish
Description/ translation of testimony into Spanish: testimonio, prueba testifical; prior testimony: prueba testifical anticipada[1]
Note: for more information on related terms and on the area of law where testimony belongs (criminal procedure law), in Spanish, see here.
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Translation of Testimony published by Antonio Peñaranda
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Further Reading
United States Tax Concept of Testimony
Evidence given by a competent witness under oath.
Testimony Meaning in the U.S. Court System
Evidence presented orally by witnesses during trials or before grand juries.
Meaning of Testimony in the U.S. Legal System
Definition of Testimony published by the National Association for Court Management: The evidence given by a witness under oath. It does not include evidence from documents and other physical evidence.
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