Verification (Noun)
Meaning 1
Additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct; "fossils provided further confirmation of the evolutionary theory".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
(law) an affidavit attached to a statement confirming the truth of that statement.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The notary public witnessed the signing of the verification that was attached to the plaintiff's statement.
- A sworn verification is a document that contains an affidavit affirming the authenticity of a preceding document.
- She appended a verification to her deposition stating that she was under oath and told the truth.
- Before the contract could be considered binding, it needed a verification that proved the buyer had reviewed the agreement and signed willingly.
- To verify his authenticity as a shareholder, the executive submitted an official letter along with his personal verification under penalty of perjury.