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Term Definition Witness - a person having knowledge of facts or other information.
Application in Divorce In legal actions, both sides may summon witnesses who can attest to some fact or have knowledge of a situation support the party’s contention.

A witness may speak of the character of party.

A witness may bring his or her expertise to a assets, or a child psychologist explaining the emotional problems of a child in a contested custody case.