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.
1 This means that in most cases, you can't be forced to testify against your spouse in court. 2  The witness is one party's attorney, psychotherapist, or priest: These professions require their clients to tell them everything without fear of the consequences.