character witness

noun

: a person who gives evidence in a legal action concerning the reputation, conduct, and moral nature of a party

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The defense’s case focused on emphasizing Neely’s threatening behavior, character witnesses from Penny’s time in the US Marines and challenges to the medical cause of Neely’s death. —

Gloria Pazmino, CNN, 9 Dec. 2024 Along with Penny’s sister and mother, four other character witnesses were called by the defense to testify to Penny’s empathy, honesty and integrity. —

Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024 The defense this week called six people to testify as character witnesses, including Penny’s sister and mother. —

Janelle Griffith, NBC News, 22 Nov. 2024 The witnesses followed the defense team's first two character witnesses who testified Monday, including Penny's older sister, Jackie. —

Michael Ruiz, Fox News, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for character witness

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1832, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of character witness was circa 1832

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“Character witness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/character%20witness. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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