take a statement

Frequency: 7.07.5 per million words

to officially record what someone says, typically done by police

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Examples (10)

  • The police will take a statement from each of you.
  • A detective needs to take your statement regarding the incident.
  • They took a formal statement from the victim last night.
  • The officer is currently taking a statement from the eyewitness.
  • Have the investigators taken a statement from everyone involved yet?
  • You must take a detailed statement from the suspect.
  • After the accident, paramedics helped the police take a statement.
  • My lawyer advised me not to take a statement without his presence.
  • She was reluctant to take a statement due to fear of reprisal.
  • We will take your statement at the station later this afternoon.