Friends

/ˈfrɛndz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Individuals engaged in a personal relationship characterized by mutual affection but without legal obligation.
    The witness testified about her friends who were present at the scene.

Commentary

"Friends" in legal contexts often arise in considerations of witness credibility or conflict-of-interest analyses but do not create enforceable legal obligations by themselves.

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