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testimonies
1
a formal statement saying something is true, particularly made by a witness in court
- The witness provided compelling testimony that corroborated the victim's account.
- The jury carefully considered the eyewitness testimony during deliberations.
- Her testimony was crucial in establishing the defendant's guilt.
- The court adjourned for the day after hearing hours of expert testimony.
- The defense attorney cross-examined the witness to challenge the credibility of their testimony.
2
a statement based on personal experience, offered as direct evidence of a fact
- He gave a testimony of his time in the war.
- The report included testimonies from several eyewitnesses.
- Their testimonies matched in nearly every detail.
- Each survivor's testimony added depth to the record.
- The journalist compiled testimonies from those who were present.
3
something that serves as proof, evidence, or indication of a fact or quality
- The monument stands as a testimony to their courage.
- His success is a testimony to hard work and discipline.
- The old buildings remain a testimony to the city's history.
- Her calmness under pressure was a testimony to her training.
- The enduring popularity of the book is a testimony to its power.
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