noun

witsec

Witsec (noun) means the U.S. federal Witness Security Program, which relocates and protects witnesses who testify against dangerous criminals. Example: “After testifying against the cartel, he was placed in witsec.”

noun

The U.S. federal Witness Security Program, which relocates and protects witnesses who testify against dangerous criminals.

"After testifying against the cartel, he was placed in witsec."

Any witness protection program more generally.

"The film follows a family hiding under witsec after the trial."

How to use witsec

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishThe official U.S. witness protection program, or witness protection in general.

When to use it

Mostly used in American legal, law-enforcement, and media contexts.

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Etymology

A blend of witness and security.

Frequently asked questions

What does “witsec” mean?

The word “witsec” means the U.S. federal Witness Security Program, which relocates and protects witnesses who testify against dangerous criminals. In plain terms, the official U.S. witness protection program, or witness protection in general.

How do you use “witsec” in a sentence?

Here is “witsec” used in a sentence: “After testifying against the cartel, he was placed in witsec.”

What part of speech is “witsec”?

“Witsec” is a noun.

How many meanings does “witsec” have?

“Witsec” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the U.S. federal Witness Security Program, which relocates and protects witnesses who testify against dangerous criminals.