A Dictionary of Epithets and Terms of Address
Used in a law-court to a person who has been called to give evidence.
The witness is not necessarily someone who saw or heard something relevant to a crime, but someone who has useful knowledge to contribute in a more general way.
The original meaning of the word was knowledge, understanding. Thus an expert witness, rather than an eye-witness, may be called to give his or her views.
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