testimonia
testimonia — noun
1. a spoken or written account, given by someone who knows you, that describes your
a spoken or written account, given by someone who knows you, that describes your good qualities, skills, or the value of a product or service
Evelyn's application included three testimonia from past supervisors describing her work as outstanding.
testimonia from [person/role]
The university asked for testimonia from every candidate's previous professors before making a final decision.
Testimonia must be signed and dated to confirm they state the writer's genuine opinion.
Rafael collected testimonia from several clients to support his company's bid for the new contract.
The charity publishes testimonia from families it has helped, each telling a personal story of recovery.
- testimonial
the everyday singular form; testimonia is the Latin plural used in formal or historical writing
- reference
more common in job applications; narrower — usually limited to employment character
- recommendation
focuses on endorsing someone for a specific role or opportunity
文法句型
testimonia + from + person
testimonia + about + noun phrase
用法筆記
Frequently appears in the plural form testimonia even when referring to a single collection of statements. In modern English the more common word is testimonial.
常見錯誤
2. the section near the end of a formal legal document, usually starting with the w
the section near the end of a formal legal document, usually starting with the words 'In witness whereof', that states the date of signing and lists the people who watched it being signed
The lawyer checked the testimonia at the end of the contract for the correct date and witness names.
the testimonia at the end of the contract
Yuki noticed an error in the testimonia: the document said '2023', but the signing had taken place in April 2024.
Linh read the testimonia aloud before signing the deed, with two witnesses present as state law required.
The testimonia of the deed began with 'In witness whereof' and ended with the seals of both parties.
A missing signature in the testimonia can make the entire contract unenforceable in court.
- attestation clause
the more widely used modern term in legal writing
- execution clause
focuses on the act of signing and completing the document
- witness clause
emphasises the role of the people who observe the signing
文法句型
the testimonia of + document
testimonia + begins with + phrase
用法筆記
The testimonia clause typically closes legal instruments such as deeds, contracts, and wills. In modern drafting, 'attestation clause' and 'execution clause' are more common terms in some jurisdictions.