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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Latin |
| Origin: | testimonium, from testis; TESTIFY |
Related topics:1SCL a formal statement saying that something is true, especially one a witness makes in a court of law : 
Barker's testimony is crucial to the prosecution's case.In his testimony, he denied that the company had ignored safety procedures.
Barker's testimony is crucial to the prosecution's case.In his testimony, he denied that the company had ignored safety procedures.2 a fact or situation that shows or proves very clearly that something exists or is true
WORD FOCUS: court 
WORD FOCUS: court
people in a court of law: judge, magistrate, jury, defence British English/defense American English, prosecution, defendant, witness, attorney, lawyer, barrister British English, solicitor British English, district attorney American English
what happens in a court case:At the beginning of the trial, the person who is accused pleads guilty or not guilty to the charges against them. The lawyers for the prosecution try to prove that the defendant is guilty, and the lawyers for the defence try to prove that their client is innocent. The judge and the jury examine the evidence and listen to the testimony of the witnesses. At the end of the trial, the judge then sums up the case, and the jury then gives their verdict. If the person is found guilty, the judge sentences them to a period of time in prison, or orders them to pay a fine. If the person is found not guilty, they are released.court
➔ See also court
WORD FOCUS: court people in a court of law: judge, magistrate, jury, defence British English/defense American English, prosecution, defendant, witness, attorney, lawyer, barrister British English, solicitor British English, district attorney American English
what happens in a court case:At the beginning of the trial, the person who is accused pleads guilty or not guilty to the charges against them. The lawyers for the prosecution try to prove that the defendant is guilty, and the lawyers for the defence try to prove that their client is innocent. The judge and the jury examine the evidence and listen to the testimony of the witnesses. At the end of the trial, the judge then sums up the case, and the jury then gives their verdict. If the person is found guilty, the judge sentences them to a period of time in prison, or orders them to pay a fine. If the person is found not guilty, they are released.court
➔ See also court
