Witnessed

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

  Witness \Wit"ness\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Witnessed}; p. pr. &
     vb. n. {Witnessing}.]
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     1. To see or know by personal presence; to have direct
        cognizance of.
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              This is but a faint sketch of the incalculable
              calamities and horrors we must expect, should we
              ever witness the triumphs of modern infidelity. --R.
                                                    Hall.
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              General Washington did not live to witness the
              restoration of peace.                 --Marshall.
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     2. To give testimony to; to testify to; to attest.
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              Behold how many things they witness against thee.
                                                    --Mark xv. 4.
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     3. (Law) To see the execution of, as an instrument, and
        subscribe it for the purpose of establishing its
        authenticity; as, to witness a bond or a deed.
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