staðfesta
Staðfesta is an Icelandic verb meaning to verify, confirm, or ratify something, and to establish its truth, accuracy, or official validity. It is used in formal, administrative, legal, journalistic, and scientific contexts to indicate that information, a decision, a measurement, or a claim has been checked and accepted as correct or binding.
Etymology and sense: The verb derives from the combination of stað (“place”) and festa (“to fasten”). Historically,
Usage: Staðfesta is transitive and typically takes a direct object in the accusative. Examples include: staðfesta
Relation and nuance: Staðfesta emphasizes formal validation or endorsement rather than mere verification alone. It is
See also: sannreyna, sanna, staðfesting, official verification.