"state's evidence" meaning in English

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Noun

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  1. (law) Court testimony from a person involved in a criminal activity case, implicating other people in crimes, usually given in exchange for leniency from the prosecutor. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Law Related terms: turn queen's evidence, turn king's evidence
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