compelling testimony

A form of compel testimony — To officially require that a witness appear and testify before a court of law or other public authority, under threat of legally enforceable penalties for failure to do so.

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Meanings

verb
  1. participlepresentpresent participle of compel testimony
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APA

compelling testimony. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/compelling%20testimony

MLA

“compelling testimony.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/compelling%20testimony. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “compelling testimony,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/compelling%20testimony.

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