oath-helping
Testimony introduced for the purpose of bolstering the credibility of a witness and…Testimony introduced for the purpose of bolstering the credibility of a witness and their testimony, rather than proving or disproving a fact in issue; it is often inadmissible.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)Testimony introduced for the purpose of bolstering the credibility of a witness and their testimony, rather than proving or disproving a fact in issue; it is often inadmissible.
(historical, uncountable)Compurgation.
Origin
From oath + helping.From oath + helping.
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Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable