Testifying
/ˈtɛstɪfaɪɪŋ/
Definitions
- (v.) Present participle of testify, meaning giving evidence as a witness under oath in a legal proceeding.
She is testifying before the court about what she witnessed.
Forms
- testify
- testified
- testifies
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Commentary
The term 'testifying' serves as the present participle form and is commonly used when describing the act of giving sworn oral evidence in court or deposition settings.
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