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.
Testimony is evidence given during discovery, at a trial or a hearing by a competent person who is under oath. A person is generally considered âcompetentâ to give testimony if he is capable of understanding that he is testifying in a legal proceeding and that he is obligated to tell the truth.