Both Uses of
testimony
in
Persuasion
- She was obliged to recollect that her seeing the letter was a violation of the laws of honour, that no one ought to be judged or to be known by such testimonies, that no private correspondence could bear the eye of others, before she could recover calmness enough to return the letter which she had been meditating over, and say— "Thank you.†
Chpt 21
- I cannot produce written proof again, but I can give as authentic oral testimony as you can desire, of what he is now wanting, and what he is now doing.†
Chpt 21 *
Definition:
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(testimony) something that serves as evidence -- especially a statement at a trial or hearing