Onlookers
/ˈɒnlʊkərz/
Definitions
- (n.) Persons who observe an event without participating, often relevant in legal contexts as witnesses or in assessing liability.
The onlookers provided crucial testimony about the accident.
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- onlooker
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Commentary
In legal drafting, distinguishing onlookers from witnesses is key, as onlookers may have observational but not participatory roles in incidents.
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