Witness Intimidation
/ˈwɪtnəs ɪnˌtɪmɪˈdeɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of threatening or coercing a witness to prevent truthful testimony or cooperation with legal proceedings.
The defendant was charged with witness intimidation after trying to persuade the witness not to testify.
Forms
- witness intimidation
- witness intimidations
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Commentary
Witness intimidation often overlaps with witness tampering but specifically emphasizes threats or coercion to influence testimony.
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