state's evidence


state's evidence

noun, often capitalized S

Definition of STATE'S EVIDENCE

: a participant in a crime or an accomplice who gives evidence for the prosecution especially in return for a reduced sentence; also : the evidence given —used chiefly in the phrase turn state's evidence

First Known Use of STATE'S EVIDENCE

1787

Browse

Next Word in the Dictionary: States General
Previous Word in the Dictionary: state's attorney
All Words Near: state's evidence

Seen & Heard

What made you want to look up state's evidence? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

Test Your Vocabulary

Take Our 10-Question Quiz

Name That Thing

Take our visual vocab quiz

Test Your Knowledge »

True or False?

A quick quiz about stuff worth knowing

Take It Now »

Join Us on FB & Twitter

Get the Word of the Day and More

Facebook | Twitter

Get Our Free Apps

Voice Search, Favorites,
Word of the Day, and More

iPhone | iPad | Android | More