One who gives evidence in relation to matters of fact under inquiry; spec. one who gives or is legally qualified to give evidence upon oath or…
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释义 | society > law > administration of justice > court proceedings or procedure > evidence > [noun] > a witness (30) witnessc950 One who gives evidence in relation to matters of fact under inquiry; spec. one who gives or is legally qualified to give evidence upon oath or… witnessman10.. (a) A witness. (b) The (tenurial) duty of providing a witness in court. proofc1380 A person who gives evidence; a witness. Cf. evidence, n. 5. Obsolete (after 1500 only in Scottish use). witnesserc1400 One who witnesses; a witness. recorderc1425 A witness. Obsolete. evidencer1593 A person who gives evidence; a witness. evidence1594 A person who provides testimony or proof in a legal investigation; a witness. Obsolete. Subcategories:— a joint witness (2) — witnesses for or followers of plaintiff (1) — prosecution witness (2) — one sworn to give information about crimes (2) — one who turns state's evidence (5) — witness who will swear to anything (1) — principal witness (1) — witness being examined (2) — one giving written testimony under oath (4) — person vouched to warranty (3) |
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