testimony

Definition

  • noun: something that someone says especially in a court of law while formally promising to tell the truth
  • noun: the tablets inscribed with the Mosaic law
  • + 'to'
  • synonyms: affirmation, evidence, confirmation

Examples

  • The popularity of diet fads is a 'testimony to' the fact that people want a quick fix for their health and weight problems.

  • It is 'testimony to' her courage and persistence that she worked for so long in the face of such adversity.

  • There were contradictions in her 'testimony'.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) You think he'd just fall to his knees and cry, "Yes, I did it. I confess. By the way, add a life term to my sentence." With Tommy's testimony, I can get a new trial. That's assuming Blatch is still there. Chances are, he'd be released by now. They'd have his last known address. (..)
    1994 The Shawshank Redemption