Testimony

Pronunciation

Alternative forms

• testimonie obsolete

Origin

From Latin testimōnium ("testimony"), from testis ("a witness"); see test.

Full definition of testimony

Noun

1. (legal) statements made by a witness in court.
2. An account of first-hand experience.
• MiltonThou for the testimony of truth, hast borne
  Universal reproach.
3. In a church service, a personal account, such as of one's conversion.
4. Witness; evidence; proof of some fact.
• Bible Mark vi. 11When ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them.

Derived terms

• compel testimony
• testimonial

Related terms

• test
• testify