give evidence
idiom
: to talk and answer questions about something especially in a court of law while formally promising that what one is saying is true : testify
You may be asked to give evidence at the trial.
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This means engaging influential people who might help, including pro bono lawyers, specialists who can give evidence, concerned regulators and beat journalists.
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Kate Kenny, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
The 27-year-old Brazilian’s legal team requested for Moyes to give evidence and the Scot has agreed to take part.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
He is scheduled to give evidence in the case — which is taking place at the grand Rolls Building, in the heart of the city's law courts district — over four days in February.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
The outlet adds that Simon and Wilkinson will give evidence at the trial, which could take around six weeks.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Kate Kenny, The Conversation, 29 Apr. 2025
The 27-year-old Brazilian’s legal team requested for Moyes to give evidence and the Scot has agreed to take part.
—Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
He is scheduled to give evidence in the case — which is taking place at the grand Rolls Building, in the heart of the city's law courts district — over four days in February.
—Simon Perry, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
The outlet adds that Simon and Wilkinson will give evidence at the trial, which could take around six weeks.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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“Give evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/give%20evidence. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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