/tə sɪt ɒn ˈɛvɪdəns/ – Phrase
Definition: (Mỹ) che dấu chứng cứ (không chịu trình bày trước tòa).
A more thorough explanation: “To sit on evidence” is a colloquial term used to describe the act of withholding or suppressing evidence in a legal proceeding. It refers to the intentional delay or refusal to disclose evidence that is relevant to a case, which can be considered unethical and may constitute obstruction of justice.
Example: In a court of law, it is illegal for a prosecutor to sit on evidence that could potentially exonerate the defendant.