Meaning of lay a foundation | Babel Free

Definitions

1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see lay, foundation.
2. To elicit information from a witness to show that the witness has knowledge of a matter before the witness testifies to the matter itself.
3. To make a start.
   figuratively

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Examples

“In order⟳ to lay⟳ a foundation for the witness to describe⟳ the murder⟳, the prosecutor first had to show⟳ that the witness was present⟳ when the murder⟳ occurred.”

“You should lay⟳ a foundation, even if you can't finish⟳ the project.”

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