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earwitness

Someone who has firsthand knowledge of an event from hearing that event.  These people are often called into a court of law to give testimony about what they have heard.

Definition from Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary

Someone who heard something but didn't actually see it, and can so testify in court. Compare: eyewitness

Definition provided by Nolo’s Plain-English Law Dictionary.

August 19, 2010, 5:15 pm