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Attest

Definition

To testify or confirm that something is true, genuine, or authentic. See attestation

Illustrative caselaw

See, e.g. Keely v. Moore, 196 U.S. 38 (1904).

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Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

To state and confirm that something is true or genuine. For example, witnesses to a will attest that the will maker signed the document and declared it to be his or her will.

Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.

August 19, 2010, 5:11 pm