"Testimonial" is a word in LAW AND LEGAL, ENGLISH
Besides its ordinary meaning of a written recommendation to character, ''testimonial” has a speclal mean* lng, under SL 39 Eliz. c. 17, { 3, passed in 1597, under which it signified a certificate under the hand of a justice of the peace, testifying the place and time when and where a soldier or mariner landed, and the place of his dwelling or birth, unto which he was to pass, and a convenient time limited for hie passage. Every idle and wandering soldier or mariner not having such a testimonial, or willfully exceeding for above fourteen days the time limited thereby, or forging or coun-terfelting such testimonial, was to suffer death as a felon, wlthout benefit of clergy. This act was repealed, In 1812, by SL 52 Geo. III. c. 31. Mozley & whitley
Something, as money or plate, presented to a preson as
a token of respect, or of obligation for services rendered.
Relating to, or containing, testimony.
A writing or certificate which bears testimony in
favor of one's character, good conduct, ability, etc., or of the value
of a thing.
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Several years ago, Andy was sentenced to prison. During his stay, he got along well with the guards and all his fellow inmates. The warden saw that deep down, Andy was a good person and made arrangements for Andy to learn a trade while doing his time. After three years, Andy was recognized as one of the best carpenters in the local area. Often he would be given a weekend pass to do odd jobs for the citizens of the community.... and he always reported back to prison before Sunday night was over.The warden was thinking of remodeling his kitchen and in fact had done much of the work himself. But he lacked the skills to build a set of kitchen cupboards and a large counter top which he had promised his wife. So he called Andy into his office and asked him to complete the job for him.But, alas, Andy refused. He told the warden, "Gosh, I'd really like to help you but counter fitting is what got me into prison in the first place".
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