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CONFRONTATION CLAUSE

under the Sixth Amendment of the Constitution, the accused in a criminal prosecution is entitled "to be confronted with the witnesses against him." This right entitles the accused to be present at the trial, and to hear and cross-examine all witnesses against him or her. Evidence that is not subject to confrontation, such as the confession of a codefendant who is not subject to cross-examination, may not be used against the accused. Source: Barron's Dictionary of Legal Terms, Steven H. Gifis, 5th Edition; © 2016