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noun
- 1. the unlawful act of trying to make someone change their evidence or not give evidence in a criminal trial, typically by using threats and intimidation: "he has been charged with two counts of witness tampering"
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: to inflict physical harm, threats, intimidation, or corrupt persuasion with the goal of influencing or preventing a witness's testimony : to engage in witness tampering used with with.
the action of touching or making changes to something that you should not, usually when you are trying to damage it or do something illegal: The medications come in sealed containers to protect against tampering. Any tampering with the system risks making it less effective. law specialized.
Tampering definition: the act or process of changing, damaging, or interfering with something, especially with intent to falsify, cheat, or defraud. See examples of TAMPERING used in a sentence.
tampering. ( ˈtæmpərɪŋ) n. 1. the act or an instance of interfering or meddling with something, esp so it no longer works or it works differently. 2. the act or an instance of using corrupt practices such as bribery or blackmail in an attempt to influence someone.
6 days ago · Definitions of tampering. noun. the act of altering something secretly or improperly. synonyms: meddling. see more.
Tamper definition: to meddle, especially for the purpose of altering, damaging, or misusing (usually followed by with). See examples of TAMPER used in a sentence.
1. the act or an instance of interfering or meddling with something, esp so it no longer works or it works differently. Gordnick pleads guilty to evidence tampering. We would detect such tampering, because we have built-in safeguards. The rules are quite clear about ball tampering - it is illegal. 2.
to touch or make changes to something that you should not, usually without enough knowledge of how it works or when you are trying to damage it: I could see immediately that the lock had been tampered with. Tampering with pipelines could result in ruptures or fires. to speak to and try to influence someone involved in a legal case:
to meddle, esp. for the purpose of altering, damaging, or misusing (usually fol. by with): Someone has been tampering with the lock. to make changes in something, esp. in order to falsify (usually fol. by with ): to tamper with official records.
Noun [ edit] tampering (plural tamperings) The act of one who tampers.
