character witness
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of character witness
First recorded in 1950–55
Example Sentences
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The Mail on Sunday, citing a source, reports that Walker denies the allegations and has more than 50 character witness statements.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
I’m not sure Hurley’s the most convincing character witness, but Captain Headbutt isn’t wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
And Stephen A. Smith, who pioneered debate sports TV with Bayless on ESPN’s “First Take” from 2012-16, essentially became a character witness for Bayless while underscoring that the lawsuit should be taken seriously.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2025
But that time most of his colleagues stood by him - including fellow New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker, who was a character witness in his trial.
From Washington Times • Sep. 29, 2023
Although I had not witnessed the fight, I was asked to be a character witness.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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