Defense Witness
/dɪˈfɛns ˈwɪtnəs/
Definitions
- (n.) A witness who testifies on behalf of the defense in a criminal trial, presenting evidence or accounts that support the defendant's case.
The defense witness testified that the defendant was elsewhere during the incident.
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- defense witness
- defense witnesses
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Commentary
The defense witness is integral in challenging the prosecution's claims and substantiating the defendant's innocence or mitigating circumstances.
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