king's evidence
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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This result was obtained by the acceptance of the evidence of Fanning, one of the forgers, as king's evidence.
From Celebrated Claimants from Perkin Warbeck to Arthur Orton by Anonymous
Andocides admitted the charge, but turned king's evidence, and named certain others as culprits with him.
From The Eleusinian Mysteries and Rites by Wright, Dudley
I’m thinking he may not have toime to turn king’s evidence.
From Kilgorman A Story of Ireland in 1798 by Reed, Talbot Baines
"Watusk means to turn king's evidence," said Ambrose.
From The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest by Footner, Hulbert
The Crown is merciful; you may be king's evidence.'
From Venetia by Disraeli, Benjamin, Earl of Beaconsfield
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