Anonymous Informant
/əˈnɒnɪməs ɪnˈfɔːrmənt/
Definitions
- (n.) A source who provides information to law enforcement or legal authorities without revealing their identity.
The detective relied heavily on an anonymous informant to crack the case.
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- anonymous informant
- anonymous informants
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Commentary
Anonymous informants are often crucial in investigations but raise concerns about reliability and admissibility of information due to the inability to cross-examine the source.
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