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 of character witness
1First recorded in 1950–55
Words Nearby character witness
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How to use character witness in a sentence
I commend her for standing by her friend and going on record as a character witness.
She has a sense of humour and a great deal of insight into character—witness her liking for your niece!
Lucy Maud Montgomery Short Stories, 1907 to 1908 | Lucy Maud MontgomeryThe defense is privileged to question Miss Nolan as a character witness.
The Trial of Callista Blake | Edgar Pangborn
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