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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Kingston’s parents attended the hearing Tuesday, and the court heard his father Martin Kingston give evidence to the inquest on behalf of the family.
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Singler, who will give evidence in the three-day hearing, spoke only to confirm her name and date of birth.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
But the London legal action is believed to be the first time the Vatican has stood trial in a foreign jurisdiction, while Archbishop Peña Parra is one of the highest-ranking Vatican officials to give evidence in such a case.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 5 July 2024
Harry may also be called to give evidence in London court after losing an attempt to have the Mail on Sunday's defense of his libel lawsuit thrown out.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
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Rachel Burchfield, People.com, 8 Oct. 2024
Singler, who will give evidence in the three-day hearing, spoke only to confirm her name and date of birth.
—Patrick Smith, NBC News, 4 Sep. 2024
But the London legal action is believed to be the first time the Vatican has stood trial in a foreign jurisdiction, while Archbishop Peña Parra is one of the highest-ranking Vatican officials to give evidence in such a case.
—Christopher Lamb, CNN, 5 July 2024
Harry may also be called to give evidence in London court after losing an attempt to have the Mail on Sunday's defense of his libel lawsuit thrown out.
—Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 10 July 2024
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“Give evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20evidence. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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