witness tampering
US /ˈwɪt.nəs ˌtæm.pər.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɪt.nəs ˌtæm.pər.ɪŋ/
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the act of illegally interfering with a witness to a crime, typically by coercing or threatening them to alter or suppress testimony or to prevent them from testifying.
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The prosecutor charged him with witness tampering after he tried to intimidate the victim.
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Any attempt at witness tampering will result in severe legal consequences.