Eyewitness Testimony
/ˈaɪwɪtnəs ˈtɛstɪmoʊni/
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- (n.) A statement given by a person who directly observed an event, typically used as evidence in legal proceedings.
The jury relied heavily on the eyewitness testimony to determine the defendant's guilt.
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Eyewitness testimony is often scrutinized for reliability and may be challenged through impeachment or corroboration strategies during trials.
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