Testimonial (7)
I believe the answer is:
tribute
'testimonial' is the definition.
(I know that testimonial can be written as tribute)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for tribute that I've seen before include "Words or gift conveying respect and admiration" , "Act / words of approbation" , "Act of esteem" , "Payment to overlord" , "Nice words" .)