prosecuting witness

A person who files the complaint that triggers a criminal prosecution and whose testimony the prosecution usu. relies on to secure a conviction. [Cases: Criminal Law 210. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 326.]

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词条贡献者

法律翻译李黎，毕业于欧洲顶尖的高级翻译学院，专注翻译各类与福利、薪酬及雇佣有关的法律文件。