A witness who gives evidence which damages the case of the side which asked the witness to testify for them.

An expert in a particular field who is called to give an opinion in a court case.

Someone who: watches a signature being put on a document, and then signs as well to verify the signature's authenticity; or attends court to testify about events they know about. To witness a document is to watch it being signed and then add your own signature and name, address and occupation.

A person appointed by the Lord Chancellor to administer (manage) the swearing of oaths.

To give evidence.

Doing something to interfere with the justice system (such as misleading the court or intimidating witnesses).

To sign to witness a signature on a document.

A statement, by a witness, made under oath.

To solemnly promise to tell the truth in court or solemnly promise to tell the truth in an affidavit or confirm a decision made by a lower court, or allow a contract to continue even though it could have been cancelled because it was fundamentally breached.

A witness who: refuses to testify in support of the people who called them; or testifies in a way which differs from their previous statement.

Another (archaic) name for a will.

To question a witness for the other side in a case.

The evidence that a witness gives in court.

The value of a fixed asset, such as a building or machine, as recorded in an organisation's books. It is usually the amount paid for the asset less an amount for depreciation.

Evidence given in court of something said to the witness by another person.

Capable of more than one meaning. When a statement's meaning is not clear because it is capable of more than one meaning, it contains an ambiguity.

Extra pages to change a valid will which needs a minor alteration. The codicil must be signed and witnessed and then be attached to the will.