certificate

nouns

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
certificate, certification, credential, credentials
is derived from
certify
a formal declaration that documents a fact of relevance to finance and investment; the holder has a right to receive interest or dividends
"he held several valuable securities"
certificate, security
is derived from
certify

verbs

present someone with a certificate
certificate
is a type of (narrower)
give, especially as an honor or reward
"bestow honors and prizes at graduation"
award, present
authorize by certificate
certificate
is a type of (narrower)
grant authorization or clearance for
"Clear the manuscript for publication"; "The rock star never authorized this slanderous biography"
authorise, authorize, clear, pass