certificate
noun [ C ]
uk/səˈtɪfɪkət/ usan official document that states that the information on it is true, and that is given to someone as proof that they are, have, or own something, or have permission to do something:
Once a company is registered, notice of its certificate of incorporation must be published in a public newspaper.
When you exercise the share option, you receive a certificate stating how many shares your cash fund has purchased.
birth/death/marriage certificate
a qualification that you receive when you are successful in an examination, or have done a course of training:
be awarded/have/hold a certificate in sth She holds a certificate in human resource management from San Francisco State University.
See also
bank certificate
bearer certificate
bond certificate
charge certificate
delinquent tax certificate
deposit certificate
doctor's certificate
exemption certificate
fire certificate
gift coupon
insurance certificate
Land Certificate
medical certificate
practising certificate
share certificate
stock certificate
transfer certificate