cer·tif·i·cate /(ˌ)sɝˈtɪfɪkət/
證書,證明書(vt.)發給證明書,認可,鑑定
Cer·tif·i·cate n.
1. A written testimony to the truth of any fact; as, certificate of good behavior.
2. A written declaration legally authenticated.
Trial by certificate, a trial which the testimony of the person certifying is the only proper criterion of the point in dispute; as, when the issue is whether a person was absent in the army, this is tried by the certificate of the proper officer in writing, under his seal.
Cer·tif·i·cate v. t. [imp. & p. p. Certificated; p. pr. & vb. n. Certificating.]
1. To verify or vouch for by certificate.
2. To furnish with a certificate; as, to certificate the captain of a vessel; a certificated teacher.
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certificate
n 1: a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
[syn: certification, credential, credentials]
2: a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to
finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive
interest or dividends; "he held several valuable
securities" [syn: security]
v 1: present someone with a certificate
2: authorize by certificate