Legal Definitions - certify

Definition: To confirm or verify something in writing or to attest that it meets certain criteria.

Examples:

• After completing the required training, the employee received a certificate to certify their skills.
• The doctor will certify that the patient is fit to return to work.
• The court certified the class action lawsuit, allowing all affected individuals to participate in the legal proceedings.

The examples illustrate how certification is used to confirm or verify something, such as an individual's skills or a legal action. It is a way to provide written proof that something meets certain standards or requirements.