Witness at Legal Glossary
What is it? A person who testifies under oath at a deposition or trial, providing firsthand or expert evidence. In addition, the term also refers to someone who watches another person sign a document and then adds his name to confirm (called attesting) that the signature is genuine.Law Definition Added By: Jack
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