Witnessing
/ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of observing the signing of a legal document to verify its authenticity.
The witnessing of the will was required to ensure its validity.
- (n.) The process of providing evidence or giving testimony in a legal proceeding based on personal knowledge or observation.
His witnessing of the incident was crucial to the prosecution's case.
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the role and requirements for witnessing to avoid challenges to the document’s validity.
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