Lia [lia]â² as a girls' name is pronounced LEE-ah. It is of Latin origin. Short form of names like Amelia, Rosalia, and Evangelia bringer of the gospel. Used as an independent name in Italy. See also Lea and Leah. Writer Lia Matera.
Testify(verb) to make a solemn declaration under oath or affirmation, for the purpose of establishing, or making proof of, some fact to a court; to give testimony in a cause depending before a tribunal. Testify(verb) to declare a charge; to protest; to give information; to bear witness; -- with against.
The process by which the attendance of a witness is required is called a subpoena.. It is a writ or order directed to a person, and requiring his altendance at a particular time and place to testify as a witness. It may also require him to bring with him any books, documents, or other tilings under his control which ho is bound by law to produce in evidence. Code Civ. Proc. Cal.