English Explanatory Dictionary

compel testimony

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To officially require that a witness appear and testify before a court of law or other public authority, under threat of legally enforceable penalties for failure to do so.

Word forms

compel testimony compels testimony compelling testimony compelled testimony

Related words

contempt of court subpoena hostile witness
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