A1 noun Neutro

witness

/ˈwɪtnəs/

A witness is a person who sees an event, such as a crime or an accident, take place. In a legal context, this person provides information or evidence in a court about what they observed.

Exemplos

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The police asked if there was a witness to the street fight.

The police asked if anyone saw the fight on the street.

2

The prosecution called their first witness to the stand.

The legal team brought the person who saw the crime to give evidence.

3

I was a witness when he finally won the video game!

I saw it happen when he won the game.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
witness
Verb
witness
Relacionado
testimony
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Dica de memorização

Think of 'With-ness'. A witness is someone who was 'with' the event when it happened.

Quiz rápido

The police are looking for a _______ who saw the car hit the tree.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: witness

Exemplos

1

The police asked if there was a witness to the street fight.

everyday

The police asked if anyone saw the fight on the street.

2

The prosecution called their first witness to the stand.

formal

The legal team brought the person who saw the crime to give evidence.

3

I was a witness when he finally won the video game!

informal

I saw it happen when he won the game.

4

Reliable witness testimony is a major subject in legal psychology.

academic

Statements from people who see events are studied in science.

5

The manager acted as a witness for the signing of the new contract.

business

The manager watched the person sign the important business paper.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
witness
Verb
witness
Relacionado
testimony

Colocações comuns

eye witness a person who saw the event with their own eyes
expert witness a professional who gives specialized information in court
witness statement a written report of what a person saw
key witness a very important person for a legal case
call a witness to ask someone to speak in a court of law

Frases Comuns

bear witness

to show or say that something is true

witness protection

a program to keep important witnesses safe

in the presence of a witness

doing something while another person watches

Frequentemente confundido com

witness vs evidence

A witness is a person, while evidence is a fact or an object used in court.

witness vs testimony

A witness is the individual; testimony is the formal statement that the witness gives.

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Notas de uso

The word 'witness' is used for people in both legal situations and everyday life when someone sees something happen. It can also be used as a verb meaning 'to see something'.

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Erros comuns

Learners sometimes use 'witness' to describe the event itself, but it should only refer to the person observing it or the act of observing.

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Dica de memorização

Think of 'With-ness'. A witness is someone who was 'with' the event when it happened.

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Origem da palavra

Derived from the Old English 'witnes', meaning knowledge or testimony, related to the word 'wit' (to know).

Padrões gramaticais

Plural form is 'witnesses' Often used with the preposition 'to' (e.g., a witness to the accident)
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Contexto cultural

In many legal systems, being a witness is considered a civic duty, and people can be legally required to appear in court.

Quiz rápido

The police are looking for a _______ who saw the car hit the tree.

Correto!

A resposta correta é: witness

Mais palavras de law

justice

A1

Justice is the quality of being fair and reasonable in how people are treated. It also refers to the legal system and the way laws are used to punish people who do wrong.

verdict

A1

A verdict is the official decision made by a jury or judge in a court of law about whether someone is guilty or not guilty. It is also used to describe a person's final opinion or judgment about something after testing or considering it.

trial

A1

A formal process in a court of law to decide if someone is guilty of a crime. It involves a judge, and sometimes a jury, who listen to evidence and witnesses.

hearing

A1

In a legal context, a hearing is a formal meeting where a judge or official listens to facts and arguments about a specific issue. It is typically shorter and less formal than a full trial but follows strict legal rules.

litigation

A1

Litigation is the process of using a court of law to solve a legal disagreement. It involves a judge or jury making a final decision about a dispute between people or companies.

testimony

A1

A formal statement given by a witness in a court of law or a public meeting. It is also used to describe something that serves as clear proof that a fact is true.

crime

A1

A crime is an action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It refers to illegal activities like stealing or hurting someone.

criminal

A1

A person who has committed a crime or done something illegal. This word describes someone who breaks the law and may be punished by the police or a court.

felony

A1

A felony is a very serious crime, such as murder or armed robbery. In legal systems, it is a crime that is punished more severely than a minor offense, often resulting in more than one year in prison.

charge

A1

A charge is an official statement by the police or a court that says a person has committed a crime. It is the first formal step in a legal case against someone.

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