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Definition
The chief witness or marriage celebrant at a wedding ceremony.
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How it's used
Legal validity in Hong Kong requires the person signing the marriage certificate to be a registered civil celebrant, which is why the term is almost exclusively associated with lawyers. While traditional Chinese weddings might have a respected elder act as a witness for the tea ceremony, the legal title is reserved for the professional officiating the marriage.
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They found a lawyer to be the chief witness.
Related words
Common phrases
to serve as a chief witness
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with a regular guest who signs the marriage register as a witness, as the legal role of a civil celebrant is distinct from the personal witnesses chosen by the couple.
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