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Demeanor
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demeanor n
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: outward manner
: way of conducting oneself NOTE: A jury may consider a witness's demeanor on the stand in determining the witness's credibility.
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.