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   witness

   /ˈwɪtnɪs/

   noun

   • 1. a person who sees an event, typically a crime or accident, take place: "police are appealing for witnesses to the accident" Similar observeronlookerlooker-oneyewitnessspectatorviewerwatcherbystanderpasser-byearwitness
   • ▪ a person giving sworn testimony to a court of law or the police: "a key witness at the trial" Similar attestortestifierdeponent
   • ▪ a person who is present at the signing of a document and signs it themselves to confirm this: "a deed signed in the presence of a witness"
   • 2. evidence; proof: "the memorial service was witness to the wide circle of his interests" Similar evidenceindicationprooftestimony
   • ▪ used to refer to confirmation or evidence given by signature or under oath: "in witness thereof, the parties sign this document"
   • ▪ open profession of one's religious faith through words or actions: "they will be able to give witness of their faith and confidence in God"
   • 3. a line or remnant of an original surface on a workpiece to show how much material has been removed or the shape of the original outline.

   verb

   • 1. see (an event, typically a crime or accident) happen: "staff who witnessed the murder" Similar seeobservewatchlook on atbe a witness toviewnotenoticespotbe present atattendliterary:behold
   • ▪ be present as someone signs (a document) or gives (their signature) to a document and sign it oneself to confirm this: "the clerk witnessed her signature" Similar countersignsignendorsevalidatecertificatedocumentnotarize
   • 2. have knowledge of (a development) from observation or experience: "what we are witnessing is the birth of a new political entity"
   • ▪ be the place, period, or setting in which (an event or development) takes place: "the 1980s witnessed an unprecedented increase in the scope of the electronic media"
   • ▪ be a sign or proof of (something); serve as evidence: "the mid-1980s saw an intensification of interest in community care, as witnessed by the publication of four major reports" Similar attest tobe evidence/proof oftestify tobear witness toconfirmevidenceproveverifycorroboratesubstantiatebear outshowdemonstrateestablishbe a monument toindicaterevealliterary:bespeak
   • ▪ used to introduce an example that proves a preceding statement: "the nuclear family is a vulnerable institution—witness the rates of marital breakdown"
   • 3. openly profess one's religious faith: "one of the purposes of his coming was to nerve the disciples to witness to Jesus"

   Word Origin Old Englishwitnes (see wit1, -ness).

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Jehovah's_WitnessesJehovah's Witnesses - Wikipedia

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   2 days ago · t. e. Jehovah's Witnesses is a nontrinitarian, millenarian, restorationist Christian denomination. [8] . As of 2023, the group reported approximately 8.6 million members involved in evangelism, with around 20.5 million attending the annual Memorial of Christ's death.

3. legalvision.com.au › who-can-witness-your-signatureWho Can Witness Your Signature? | LegalVision

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   2 days ago · A witness serves as an impartial party who can verify the authenticity of the signing process and confirm that all parties involved are willingly and knowingly entering into the agreement.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › witnesserWitnesser - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   2 days ago · noun. someone who sees an event and reports what happened. synonyms: informant, witness. see more. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Witnesser." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/witnesser. Accessed 25 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. VocabTrainer™. 2 million people have mastered 404,008,272 new words.

5. legalvision.com.au › what-is-an-affidavitWhat is an Affidavit? | Meaning of Affidavit in Law | LegalVision

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   2 days ago · An affidavit is an account of someone’s evidence or statement of facts in written form. The term ‘affidavit’ comes from medieval Latin and means “he has stated on oath”. The benefit of presenting evidence in this way is that each party in a court case is aware of what the other’s witnesses will say at the trial.

6. aaronhall.com › insights › tips-for-drafting-patent-assignmentTips for Drafting Patent Assignment Agreements

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   3 days ago · When drafting a patent assignment agreement, it is vital to clearly define the parties involved, including their entity classification and party capacity. Precisely identify the assigned patent rights, including applications, granted patents, and related know-how. Establish the scope of assignment, consideration, and compensation.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › ChristianityChristianity - Scripture, Tradition, Apostolic | Britannica

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   4 days ago · Scripture and tradition: the apostolic witness; Evangelism: the first teaching about the God of Jesus Christ; Catechesis: instructing candidates for baptism; Liturgy: the school and feast of faith; Ethics: obeying the truth; Aversion of heresy: the establishment of orthodoxy; Apologetics: defending the faith; Restatement: respecting language ...

8. www.futuristsspeakers.com › consulting-expert-witness-vsConsulting Expert Witness vs. Testifying | Scott Steinberg

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   5 days ago · How do consulting expert witness pros vs testifying expert witnesses differ? We’re glad you asked. In the realm of litigation, all provide specialized knowledge to inform legal proceedings. But two distinct types of expert witnesses exist: Consulting expert witnesses and testifying expert witnesses. Understanding the...