"turning approver" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: turning approvers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} turning approver (plural turning approvers)
  1. (law, India and historically in the British Isles) Someone giving full disclosure about a crime in return for pardon. Wikipedia link: Turn state's evidence Categories (topical): Law, People
    Sense id: en-turning_approver-en-noun-VjOq9GHb Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Indian English, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: law

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