The witness statement
Example: Witness statement records observed facts during legal incident
Definition
"The witness statement" is a written or recorded account provided by a person who observed or experienced an event, especially in a legal context, detailing facts relevant to a case or investigation. It serves as evidence to support or clarify the circumstances of the incident.
Etymology
The phrase "the witness statement" combines 'witness,' from Old English 'witnes' meaning 'attestation' or 'testimony,' originally from 'wit' meaning 'knowledge,' and 'statement,' derived from Latin 'stare,' meaning 'to stand.' Together, they refer to a formal declaration made by someone who has witnessed an event, especially used in legal proceedings.
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"The witness statement" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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