Attesting
/əˈtɛstɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v. (participle)) Present participle of attest, meaning to bear witness to the authenticity of a document or the occurrence of an event.
The notary public is attesting the signature on the contract.
Forms
- attest
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Commentary
Attesting is commonly used in notarization and legal documentation to confirm authenticity or occurrence, often requiring formal witness or certification.
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