give evidence
idiom
: to talk and answer questions about something especially in a court of law while formally promising that what one is saying is true : testify
You may be asked to give evidence at the trial.
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The driver was never called to give evidence in court.
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Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
What To Know Nader, who was a donor to the presidential election campaigns of both and , was compelled to give evidence to Mueller, who was investigating foreign interference in U.S. elections, with a special emphasis on Trump's links to foreign donors and governments.
—Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Harry was set to give evidence later in the trial, which was taking place alongside former Labour Member of Parliament Tom Watson.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
February 15, 2024 Judge McAfee organizes a special hearing with Willis and Wade called to give evidence about their relationship.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Tom Burrows, The Athletic, 11 Feb. 2025
What To Know Nader, who was a donor to the presidential election campaigns of both and , was compelled to give evidence to Mueller, who was investigating foreign interference in U.S. elections, with a special emphasis on Trump's links to foreign donors and governments.
—Sean O'Driscoll, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Harry was set to give evidence later in the trial, which was taking place alongside former Labour Member of Parliament Tom Watson.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 22 Jan. 2025
February 15, 2024 Judge McAfee organizes a special hearing with Willis and Wade called to give evidence about their relationship.
—Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Give evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20evidence. Accessed 8 Mar. 2025.
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