courtroom testimony
Sworn legal declarations
Courtroom testimony is statements given under oath by witnesses during legal proceedings.
The witness sits in the witness stand and responds to questions from attorneys, with their words recorded as part of the official record.
Her courtroom testimony contradicted what she'd told police earlier.
The phrase emphasizes the formal, legal setting that distinguishes such statements from casual accounts.
- judgeOne who decides
- juryLegal decision-making body
- admissibilityQuality of being permitted
- witnessOne who attests
- take the standGive sworn court testimony
witness box · stenographer · trial transcript · subpoena · truthfulness · cross-examination · hostile witness · character witness · sequestration · exculpatory evidence · burden of proof · reasonable doubt · stand · oath-taking · corroboration · impeachment · testimonial evidence · exhibit
courtroom testimonyhearsay
Unverified secondhand information
hearsay evidence · secondhand account · inadmissible evidence · rumor · gossip
courtroom testimonydocumentary evidence
Written proof of facts
court filings · legal briefs · affidavits · affidavit · depositions
courtroom testimonycasual conversation
Informal spoken exchange
street talk · pillow talk · locker room talk · watercooler talk · anonymous tip