Character Witness
/ˈkærɪktər ˈwɪtnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A witness who testifies about a party's or witness's reputation, moral character, or disposition, typically to support or refute credibility or integrity.
The defendant called a character witness to attest to his honesty.
Forms
- character witnesses
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Commentary
Character witnesses are often limited in scope to opinion or reputation evidence and may not provide specific acts unless permitted by the court.
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