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EXPERT WITNESS

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A person who is called to the stand to testify who possesses significant experience and can provide revealing and useful testimony in understanding special evidence. For example, if a defendant is claiming to have a certain medical condition, a highly experienced doctor who treats the condition can be called to the stand to testify as to whether the defendant does or does not … [Read more...]

EXPEDITATION

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In old forest law. A cutting off the claws or ball of the forefeet of mastiffs or other dogs, to prevent their running after deer. Spelman; Cowell. … [Read more...]

EXPERTS

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Persons examined as witnesses in a cause, who testify in regard to some professional or technical matter arising in the case, and who are permitted to give their opinions as to such matter on account of their special training, skill, or familiarity with it. An expert is a person who possesses peculiar skill and knowledge upon the subject matter that he is required to give an … [Read more...]

EXPEDITE

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To prioritize, to rush, such as to expedite a hearing before a judge. … [Read more...]

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