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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTestimony
/ˈtɛs.tɪ.mə.ni/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
"The witness gave a powerful testimony before the judge."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin testimonium, based on testis meaning 'witness'. The term entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially carrying legal and religious connotations relating to solemn declaration or attestation of fact.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Testimony" is said worldwide
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témoignage
Transliteration: témoignage
"Son témoignage a convaincu le jury."
Aussage
Transliteration: Aussage
"Ihre Aussage war entscheidend für den Fall."
testimonianza
Transliteration: testimonianza
"La sua testimonianza è stata fondamentale."
testimonio
Transliteration: testimonio
"El testimonio del testigo duró dos horas."
testemunho
Transliteration: testemunho
"O testemunho dele esclareceu os fatos."
गवाही
Transliteration: gawahi
"अदालत में उसकी गवाही बहुत महत्वपूर्ण थी।"
证词
Transliteration: zhèngcí
"他的证词对案件至关重要。"
증언
Transliteration: jeung-eon
"그의 증언은 재판에 큰 영향을 미쳤다."
証言
Transliteration: shougen
"彼女の証言が事件の決め手となった。"
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