Tampered
/ˈtæmpərd/
Definitions
- (adj.) Altered illegally or dishonestly, especially evidence or documents to mislead or obstruct justice.
The court rejected the tampered evidence due to its compromised integrity.
- (v.) Past tense of tamper, meaning to interfere improperly or unlawfully with something.
He tampered with the witness's testimony to influence the trial.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, tampered usually describes physical or digital evidence altered to affect its reliability; distinguishing tampered from merely handled evidence is crucial for admissibility.
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