witness tampering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of attempting to improperly alter, influence or prevent the testimony of witnesses within civil or criminal proceedings.

Word forms

witness tampering

Etymology

From witness + tampering. First use appears c. 1902 in the Indianapolis Sun.

Related words

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