testimony
UK: ˈtɛstɪməni | US: ˈtɛstəmoʊni
n. a formal written or spoken statement, especially one given in a court of law
n. evidence or proof of something
n. a public declaration of religious experience
The word "testimony" originates from the Latin testimonium, derived from testis (witness). The morpheme "testi" preserves the idea of witnessing or affirming truth, while "-mony" is a noun-forming suffix indicating a state or condition. Historically, it referred to legal or religious declarations of truth, evolving into its modern usage for any formal evidence or account.
The witness gave a compelling testimony during the trial.
Her success stands as testimony to her hard work.
The ancient ruins are testimony to a once-great civilization.
He offered his personal testimony at the church service.
The scientist presented testimony supporting the new theory.