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material witness

/məˈtɪəriəl ˈwɪtnəs/

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/məˈtɪəriəl ˈwɪtnəs/C1formallegal
  • ruЮридический термин для свидетеля, чьи показания считаются существенными и крайне важными для фактов дела, что часто требует от суда обеспечения их присутствия на процессе.

A legal term for a witness whose testimony is considered essential and highly relevant to the facts of a case, often requiring the court to ensure their presence at trial.

  1. Key witness in a caseC1formal

    A person whose testimony is crucial and relevant to the outcome of a legal case.

    ruКлючевой свидетель

    • The judge ordered the material witness to be held for questioning.
    • The defense argued that the material witness was essential to their case.
    • The police located the material witness after an extensive search.