Learn · Sentences Legal English (Legal Procedures, Talking about the Law in Various Contexts)
The witness was called to testify in court.
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The witness was called to testify in court.
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How to use in different contexts
Reporting News
A key witness was called to testify in court today.
Describing Legal Proceedings
The trial progressed as the witness was called to give testimony.
Summarizing Events
The witness was called to testify, providing crucial evidence.
Speculating
It's likely the witness will be called to testify next week.
Rephrased versions
Formal
The court summoned the witness to provide testimony.
Casual
They brought the witness in to give evidence.
Simpler English
The witness went to court to tell what they saw.
Phrases to learn
called to testify
Summoned to give evidence in a court of law.
testify in court
To give evidence under oath in a court of law.