written testimony
Documented witness account
Written testimony is a formal statement submitted in writing rather than delivered orally.
In legal and legislative contexts, it serves as official evidence or input: She submitted written testimony to the congressional committee.
Courts may accept written testimony from witnesses who cannot appear in person.
The written form creates a permanent record and allows for careful preparation of complex arguments.
- affidavitSworn written statement
- sworn statementLegally binding written testimony
- depositionFormal testimony under oath
- statementExpressed claim or fact
- swornBound by formal promise
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Evidence delivered by speaking
verbal testimony · oral examination · courtroom testimony · cross-examination
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