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material witness

 

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Noun material witness has 1 sense
  1. material witness - a witness whose testimony is both relevant to the matter at issue and required in order to resolve the matter
    --1 is a kind of
    witness

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Material Witness

Noun

1. A person who has firsthand knowledge or evidence about a crime and may provide crucial testimony in a legal proceeding.

Example sentence: The prosecution called a material witness to testify against the defendant in the murder trial.

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Noun

2. In some jurisdictions, a person who is believed to have information regarding a crime but may be unwilling to testify or cooperate with the authorities.

Example sentence: The police issued a subpoena to compel the presence of the material witness for questioning.

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Adjective

3. Pertaining to or involving a person who is considered to be a material witness.

Example sentence: The detective requested additional protection for the material witness due to the sensitivity of the trial.

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Witness Protection

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