"witness tampering" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: witness + tampering. First use appears c. 1902 in the Indianapolis Sun. Etymology templates: {{com|en|witness|tampering}} witness + tampering Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} witness tampering (uncountable)
  1. (law, criminology) The act of attempting to improperly alter, influence or prevent the testimony of witnesses within civil or criminal proceedings. Wikipedia link: Indianapolis Sun Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Corruption, Criminology, Law Related terms: jury tampering

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