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Witness
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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.
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Witness
cranes of Ibycus
called on by the dying poet to bear witness, the birds lead to the murderers’ conviction. [Gk. Myth.: NCE, 1307]
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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.
The "press"ure cooker: are you ready to manage the media? by Kleinman, Steven J. / Parks & Recreation
Throw in a hostile witness or two and legal analysts almost jump from their chairs with glee.
U.S. TURNS TO OUR STATE FOR PERRY MASON MOMENTS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
The victim's sworn petition for a protective order can be used to impeach her testimony if she becomes a hostile witness.
Prosecuting cases without victim cooperation by Wattendorf, George / The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
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