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3 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Certificate \Cer*tif"i*cate\, n. [F. certificat, fr LL certificatus made certain, p. p. of certificare. See {tify}.] 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. --Blackstone. From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Certificate \Cer*tif"i*cate\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Certificated}; p. pr & vb n. {Certificating}.] [See {Certify}.] 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. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: 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
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