Attestation
A statement made by an attestor regarding a subject, claim, event, record, identity, relationship, or observation.
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Definitions
Definitions establish the shared vocabulary used throughout Attestor, helping preserve consistency, transparency, and interoperability across trust-related records and systems.
Trust depends not only on information, but on a common understanding of language.
Evidence
Information, documentation, records, or supporting materials that may contribute context to an attestation or trust evaluation.
DefinedTrust Signal
Information that may influence how an observer evaluates credibility, reliability, reputation, or trust-related context.
DefinedCorrection
A revision, clarification, amendment, or retraction that improves understanding while preserving historical transparency.
DefinedShared Vocabulary
Definitions help create consistent meaning across attestations, records, evidence, trust signals, and historical references.
Future Attestor standards may expand this vocabulary as additional trust-related concepts emerge.
Language → Meaning → Understanding → Trust
Definition Philosophy
Definitions should clarify concepts rather than impose conclusions. Shared understanding helps improve communication, transparency, and interoperability.
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