negative testimony

Definition of "negative testimony"
  1. Evidence that provides information about what did not occur
How to use "negative testimony" in a sentence
  1. The witness provided negative testimony by saying they didn't hear any noise at the time of the incident.
  2. In the trial, the defense used negative testimony to prove their client was not involved.
  3. Negative testimony can be valuable in a court proceeding, exemplifying a lack of certain expected events.

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