attestant
|a-tes-tant|
/əˈtɛstənt/
one who bears witness / serves to certify
Etymology
'attestant' originates from Latin, specifically the verb 'attestari', where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'testari' meant 'to bear witness' or 'to testify'.
'attestant' developed from Latin 'attestari' into Medieval/Old French forms such as 'atester' or Anglo-Norman uses, passed into Middle English as verbs like 'attesten'/'attesten' (attest), and the agentive/adjectival form with the suffix '-ant' produced the English 'attestant'.
Initially it meant 'one who bears witness' (or 'to bear witness'); over time it has remained largely similar, coming to denote both a person who testifies and something that serves to attest or certify.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who gives testimony or bears witness; a witness.
As an attestant, she confirmed the events that evening.
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Noun 2
a person who formally attests to the authenticity of a document, fact, or signature, often by signing or countersigning.
He acted as an attestant for the signature on the agreement.
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Adjective 1
serving to attest; certifying or confirming.
They attached an attestant statement to the certificate.
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