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turn queen's evidence

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

Of a person accused of a crime, to give evidence against one's accomplices in the hope of receiving a lighter punishment. Used when the monarch is female.

British

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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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