Witness Preparation
/ˈwɪtnɪs ˌprɛpəˈreɪʃən/
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- (n.) The process of coaching a witness to testify effectively in legal proceedings, including reviewing facts and courtroom conduct.
The attorney spent several hours on witness preparation before the trial began.
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Effective witness preparation helps ensure accurate and consistent testimony while avoiding coaching that could be seen as influencing testimony inadmissibly.
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