lay witness

• Expresión jurídica que designa a un testigo no experto o profano, es decir, una persona que declara sobre hechos que ha presenciado u oído directamente, sin aportar conocimientos técnicos o periciales.

An archaic or legal expression meaning to provide testimony or evidence as a witness in a formal setting, now largely replaced by 'bear witness' or 'give evidence'.

1. Non-expert witnessC1formal

   A witness who provides testimony based on personal knowledge or observation, not on specialized expertise.

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   • The lay witness described what she saw at the accident scene.
   • In court, a lay witness cannot give an expert opinion.
   • The lawyer questioned the lay witness about the events of that evening.