verb to give evidence or testimony against someone or something in a court of law
In a court of law, witnesses are called to testify against the accused.
Victims or witnesses may be asked to testify against the perpetrator in a criminal trial.
Individuals may be called to testify against unethical behavior in various professional settings.
Victims of human rights abuses may be asked to testify against their abusers in legal proceedings.
Witnesses or informants may testify against suspects in ongoing investigations.
In a legal context, a lawyer may ask a witness to testify against a defendant in court.
A police officer may testify against a suspect in a criminal case based on their investigation findings.
A forensic scientist may testify against a defendant by presenting scientific evidence in court.
An accountant may testify against a company or individual in a financial fraud case based on their analysis of financial records.
A human resources manager may testify against an employee in a disciplinary hearing based on witness accounts or evidence of misconduct.