witnesseth

Witnesseth is legal jargon for the term witness . The general meaning is “to take notice of” or “to witness.” With the passing of time, the usage of the term “witnesseth” has declined but it is still used in contracts to make them look more formal.

[Last reviewed in July of 2024 by the Wex Definitions Team ]

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