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Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing

Attestation

noun / at-es-TAY-shun / Medium
Meaning

The action of bearing witness or formally certifying that something is true, genuine, or valid

Origin / Etymology

Latin attestari — ad (to) + testari (to bear witness)

Synonyms
Certification Verification Authentication
Antonyms
Denial Repudiation Refutation
Example Sentence
"The 2026 Amendment replaces self-declaration with medical board attestation for issuing transgender identity certificates."
🎯 UPSC Usage

Use in GS2 answers on governance and certification processes — document attestation, Aadhaar-based verification, or the attestation requirements for government services.

Relevant Subjects
Polity
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