king's evidence
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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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
A prisoner so giving evidence is popularly said to turn king’s evidence.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 1 "Evangelical Church Conference" to "Fairbairn, Sir William" by Various
"Watusk means to turn king's evidence," said Ambrose.
From The Fur Bringers A Story of the Canadian Northwest by Footner, Hulbert
An accomplice who has turned king's evidence usually receives a pardon, but has no legal right to exemption from punishment till he has actually received it.
From The Project Gutenberg Encyclopedia Volume 1 of 28 by Project Gutenberg
“In the narrative, the handwriting of which can be proved by the king’s evidence, there may be acknowledgment of all you have stated, and it will be received as evidence; will it not, my lord?”
From The Pirate by Marryat, Frederick
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