attester
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/əˈtɛstər/
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/əˈtɛstə/
(attest)
provide evidence
Etymology
'attester' ultimately comes from Latin. It is formed from the Latin verb 'attestari' (based on 'ad-' + 'testari'), where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'testari' meant 'to bear witness'.
'attester' entered English via Old French/Anglo-French (Old French 'attester') and Middle English ('attesten' / 'attester'), evolving into the modern English noun 'attester'.
Initially related to the action 'to bear witness' or 'to certify' (the verb sense), the term also developed a nominal form meaning 'a person who attests'—the core idea of witnessing or certifying has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who attests; someone who formally certifies, witnesses, or confirms the authenticity or truth of a document, statement, or event.
The attester signed the affidavit to confirm the accuracy of the statement.
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Noun 2
in a legal or formal context, a person who serves as a witness to the signing of a document or who gives testimony under oath.
As an attester, she witnessed the signing of the contract and later provided a sworn statement.
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Last updated: 2025/11/15 21:54