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testimony

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/ˈtɛstəˌmoʊni/ · tes-ti-mo-ny

A formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law.

Meanings

nounformal

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

Synonyms

evidencewitnessstatementشہادتثبوتگواہی

Antonyms

silencedenialconcealmentخاموشیانکارپوشیدگی

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.

Easily Confused With

testament:A testament refers to a declaration or a will, while testimony specifically pertains to statements made as evidence.

Word Family

testify
verbگواہی دینا
testimonial
nounگواہی نامہ

See Also

💡 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.