testimony
intermediateB2/ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/ · tes-ti-mo-ny
A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
Meanings
A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.
ایک باقاعدہ تحریری یا زبانی بیان، خاص طور پر وہ جو عدالت میں دیا جائے۔
گواہی
gawahi
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- written testimony
- eye-witness testimony
- provided testimony
Example Sentences
The lawyer presented the testimony of the witness to the jury.
وکیل نے جیوری کے سامنے گواہ کی گواہی پیش کی۔
Wakeel ne jury ke samne gawah ki gawahi pesh ki.
Her testimony was crucial in proving the defendant's innocence.
اس کی گواہی مدعا علیہ کی بے گناہی ثابت کرنے میں اہم تھی۔
Us ki gawahi mudda aliye ki be-gunahii saabit karne mein ahem thi.
He refused to give testimony during the investigation.
اس نے تحقیقات کے دوران گواہی دینے سے انکار کر دیا۔
Us ne tahqiqat ke doran gawahi dene se inkar kar diya.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'testimony' as a 'test' of truth told by a 'witness.'
Imagining a courtroom scene where witnesses provide their statements.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "testimonium" — witness, testimony
First known use: 14th century
The word 'testimony' comes from Latin 'testimonium,' which relates to witnessing and providing evidence, especially in legal contexts.