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MATERIAL WITNESS

\mətˈi͡əɹɪə͡l wˈɪtnəs], \mətˈi‍əɹɪə‍l wˈɪtnəs], \m_ə_t_ˈiə_ɹ_ɪ__əl w_ˈɪ_t_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of MATERIAL WITNESS

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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the name that is given to the witness who can give information no one else can and is important to the case of the prosecution.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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