Witness Testimony

2 words in this vocabulary list

noun A statement that is not true or accurate

  • The accused was charged with bearing false witness in court.
  • I heard that guy was caught giving false witness on the stand.
  • Don't be a snitch and give false witness, man.
  • Her words were like a false witness, deceiving everyone around her.

noun a person who makes a sworn statement or affidavit

adjective relating to a person who makes a sworn statement or affidavit

  • The affiant signed the sworn statement under penalty of perjury.
  • The affiant filled out the form and swore it was true.
  • The affiant was like, 'I swear this is what happened.'
  • The affiant's words were like a beacon of truth in the courtroom.