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witness: see evidence evidence, in law, material submitted to a judge or a judicial body to resolve disputed questions of fact. The rules discussed in this article were developed in England for use in jury trials. ..... Click the link for more information. . witness 1. a person or thing giving or serving as evidence 2. a person who testifies, esp in a court of law, to events or facts within his own knowledge 3. a person who attests to the genuineness of a document, signature, etc., by adding his own signature 4. bear witness a. to give written or oral testimony b. to be evidence or proof of Witness cranes of Ibycus called on by the dying poet to bear witness, the birds lead to the murderers’ conviction. [Gk. Myth.: NCE, 1307] How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Further, your most hostile witness will often be the patron who reported to the rescuing lifeguard that a swimmer was in distress. Throw in a hostile witness or two and legal analysts almost jump from their chairs with glee. The victim's sworn petition for a protective order can be used to impeach her testimony if she becomes a hostile witness. |
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