character witness

noun

a person who testifies as to the moral character and reputation of a litigant in a court of law or other legal proceeding.

Origin:
1950–55

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character witness
noun
a witness who testifies under oath as to the good reputation of another person in the community where that person lives

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Character witness is always a great word to know.

So is zedonk. Does it mean:

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

a fool or simpleton; ninny.

Example sentences

Peters called a final character witness to establish his reputation for

truthfulness, and then rested his case.

No judge shall testify voluntarily as a character witness.

In addition, any witness being called as a character witness should be so

designated.

Applicant testified as did one additional character witness.

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