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witness tampering

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.16 in modern English

Syllables
wit-ness -tam-per-ing
IPA
24
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
5
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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

Uncountable

Etymology

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

Usage

Phrases

jury tampering

Frequently Paired Words

jury tampering

Questions

What does witness tampering mean?
The act of attempting to improperly alter, influence or prevent the testimony of witnesses within civil or criminal proceedings.
Where does witness tampering come from?
From witness + tampering. First use appears c. 1902 in the Indianapolis Sun.

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