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Term: Pass the Witness

Part of Speech: Phrase

Sense 1: (Idiom) A phrase often used in legal contexts to describe the act of allowing a witness to be questioned by another party, usually during a trial or deposition.

Example sentence: The defense attorney successfully convinced the judge to pass the witness to the prosecution for cross-examination.

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Sense 2: (Local Usage) In some local communities, "pass the witness" can refer to sharing an interesting or entertaining story or personal experience in a group setting.

Example sentence: During the campfire, everyone took turns passing the witness, sharing their scariest ghost stories.

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