witnessing

[ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ]

witnessing Definition

  • 1seeing or experiencing something happen, especially something important or unusual
  • 2giving evidence in a court of law

Using witnessing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "witnessing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I had the pleasure of witnessing their wedding ceremony.

  • Example

    The bystanders were all witnesses to the accident.

  • Example

    She was called to the stand to give her witness account of the crime.

witnessing Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for witnessing

Phrases with witnessing

  • to provide evidence or testimony about something

    Example

    The survivors bear witness to the horrors of war.

  • a person who is called to testify in a court of law because of their specialized knowledge or expertise

    Example

    The defense called an expert witness to testify about the defendant's mental state.

  • a program designed to protect the safety and identity of witnesses who testify in court

    Example

    After testifying against the mafia, he was placed in witness protection.

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Summary: witnessing in Brief

The term 'witnessing' [ˈwɪtnəsɪŋ] refers to seeing or experiencing something important or unusual, as well as giving evidence in a court of law. It can be used to describe observing events such as weddings or accidents, as well as providing testimony in legal proceedings. Phrases like 'bear witness' and 'expert witness' are common in legal contexts.

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