空口无凭，立字为证
English translation: In witness whereof, the parties set pen to paper. Hence this contract.
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14 mins confidence: 
Words of mouth being no guarantee, a written statement is gereby given. Explanation: it's in a dictionary. -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 15 mins (2006-11-02 07:18:58 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- hereby |
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33 mins confidence: 
In witness whereof, the parties set pen to paper. Hence this contract. Explanation: set pen to paper and duly signed this contract, or establish this contract |
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34 mins confidence: peer agreement (net): +1
peer agreement (net): +1In witness whereof, the parties have set their hands . . . Explanation: 同意珍妮您提的英文用法，因为法律合同上时常有见到。 -------------------------------------------------- Note added at 41 mins (2006-11-02 07:44:42 GMT) -------------------------------------------------- 有时合同上更常见的是 In witness thereof, the parties . . . |
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51 mins confidence:
A mere verbal statement is no guarantee, and a written statement should be preferred. Explanation: No matter what sentence is, it should be considered with its context. For this sentence, if it is in a formal law case, maybe should be formed in a very official one; if it is used in a common dialog, maybe, we can treat it more colloquial. Thus, it is really hard to give a proper suggestion here. You can make comprehensive selection based on your own understanding about the source material as well as by referring the suggestions given here by other friends. |
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