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expert witness

American  

noun

  1. a person, as a physician, who provides testimony at a legal proceeding in the form of professional opinions.


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Randy Johnson, a developer called as an expert witness in the second lawsuit, advised Carter that many historic buildings on campus are not worth saving.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026

However expert witness Dr Timothy Burge, a burns specialist, told the court that it was his view the heat injuries did not cause the baby's death.

From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026

Shideler admitted at trial that he had helped craft the indictment before eventually also appearing as an expert witness.

From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026

An expert witness testified that Left’s words carried special weight because traders thought he had “skin in the game” when he tweeted about whether a stock was overvalued or underpriced.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026

At times, too, she was needed as an expert witness for trials.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

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