certificate has definitions from the fields of writing,finance
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[ noun ] (writing) a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

Used in print

(The Dallas Morning News,...)

Instead , retailers would sign a certificate of correctness , violation of which would carry a penalty of one to five years in prison , plus a $ 1000 fine .

(Sallie Bingham, "Moving Day," The Atlantic...)

`` I 'll give you a medical certificate , framed , if you like '' , Miss_Ada had said .

2
[ verb ] present someone with a certificate

Related terms

award security

3
[ verb ] authorize by certificate

Related terms

authorize security

4
[ noun ] (finance,writing) a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends

Synonyms

security

Examples

"he held several valuable securities"

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