to vouch for the truth of a statement

  • 1vouch — v. (d; intr.) to vouch for (I can vouch for the truth of her statement) * * * [vaʊtʃ] (d; intr.) to vouch for (I can vouch for the truth of her statement) …

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  • 2vouch — v. 1 intr. (foll. by for) answer for, be surety for (will vouch for the truth of this; can vouch for him; could not vouch for his honesty). 2 tr. archaic cite as an authority. 3 tr. archaic confirm or uphold (a statement) by evidence or assertion …

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  • 3vouch — To give assurance as to the honesty and ability of another. To affirm the truth of a statement. To give one s testimony. The word witness in its strict legal sense, means one that gives evidence in a cause before a court; and the phrase vouched… …

    Ballentine's law dictionary

  • 4vouch — Synonyms and related words: acknowledge, affirm, affirmance, affirmation, allegation, allege, and candle, announcement, annunciation, assert under oath, assertion, asseverate, asseveration, assure, attest, aver, averment, avouch, avouchment, avow …

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  • 5Land-Tenure in the Christian Era — • The way in which land has been held or owned during the nineteen hundred years which have seen in Europe the rise and establishment of the Church is a matter for historical inquiry. Strictly speaking, the way in which such ownership or tenure… …

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  • 6voucher — [vou′chər] n. [substantive use of Anglo Fr voucher, to VOUCH] 1. a person who vouches, as for the truth of a statement 2. a paper serving as evidence or proof; specif., a receipt or statement attesting to the expenditure or receipt of money, the… …

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  • 10Faith — • In the Old Testament, the Hebrew word means essentially steadfastness. As signifying man s attitude towards God it means trustfulness or fiducia Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Faith     Faith …

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