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turn state's evidence

/tɜrn steɪts ˈɛvədəns/ /tɜːn steɪtz ˈɛvɪdəns/
idiom
IdiomCriminal Law
  1. 1 itirafçı olmak, suç ortaklarına karşı tanıklık etmek

Definition (English)

To give evidence in court against your partners in a crime, usually to get a lighter punishment.

Example Sentences

  1. He decided to turn state's evidence.
    İtirafçı olmaya karar verdi.
  2. They offered him a lighter sentence if he would turn state's evidence.
    Suç ortaklarına karşı tanıklık ederse ona daha hafif bir ceza teklif ettiler.

Synonyms

turn King's evidence

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