/kənfrʌnˈteɪʃən wɪð ˈwɪtnəs/ – Phrase
Definition: (Mỹ) đối chất bị cáo với nhân chứng buộc tội, quyền hợp hiến của bị cáo được đối chất với nhân chứng buộc tội.
A more thorough explanation: Confrontation with a witness refers to a legal procedure where a party in a legal case has the opportunity to directly question or cross-examine a witness who has provided testimony against them. This process is typically conducted in a courtroom setting and is a fundamental right guaranteed by the Sixth Amendment of the United States Constitution in criminal cases. It allows the accused to challenge the credibility and accuracy of the witness’s testimony through questioning.
Example: During the trial, the defense attorney initiated a confrontation with the witness to challenge the credibility of their testimony.