Witnesses
/ˈwɪtnəsɪz/
Definitions
- (n.) Plural of witness; persons who see an event occur and can provide testimony about it.
The court called several witnesses to support the prosecution's case.
- (v.) Third-person singular present tense of witness; to observe or testify about an event.
She witnesses the signing of the contract to ensure legitimacy.
Forms
- witness
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Commentary
'Witnesses' primarily serves as the plural form of the noun 'witness' and as the third-person singular form of the verb 'witness'; substantive legal definitions are found under 'witness.'
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