attesting witness

One who vouches for the authenticity of another’s signature by signing an instrument that the other has signed [proof of the will requires two attesting witnesses].

— Also termed subscribing witness. [Cases: Evidence 374; Wills 113. C.J.S. Evidence § 829; Wills §§ 253–255.]

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译员蓉婧，欧洲知名商学院国际金融专业，专注翻译各种与美国证券法律有关的法律文件。