Meaning of the word "witness tampering" in English

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witness tampering

US /ˈwɪt.nəs ˌtæm.pər.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈwɪt.nəs ˌtæm.pər.ɪŋ/
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Noun

1.

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.

Example:
The prosecutor charged him with witness tampering after he tried to intimidate the victim.
Any attempt at witness tampering will result in severe legal consequences.
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