victim impact statements

A form of victim impact statement — A written or oral statement by the victim, or the relatives of the victim of a crime, made as part of the judicial process to convey the impact that the crime has had upon the victim or their relatives.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of victim impact statement
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