witness protection program
noun
witness protection pro·gram
: a state or federal program designed to protect prosecution witnesses in serious criminal cases especially from bodily injury or tampering (as by providing aid in establishing a new identity in a new location)
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“Witness protection program.” Merriam-Webster.com Legal Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/legal/witness%20protection%20program. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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