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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.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of character witness1
First recorded in 1950–55
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Example Sentences
I commend her for standing by her friend and going on record as a character witness.
From The Daily Beast
She has a sense of humour and a great deal of insight into character—witness her liking for your niece!
From Project Gutenberg
The defense is privileged to question Miss Nolan as a character witness.
From Project Gutenberg
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