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Noun

(chiefly US, law) An unnecessary, often argumentative remark made by an attorney or witness during a trial or deposition.

Japanese Meaning

法廷や尋問の場で、弁護士や証人によって行われる、必要性がないと判断される、しばしば論争的な一言または発言

The judge admonished the lawyer for offering a sidebar comment that had no bearing on the witness's credibility.

裁判官は、その弁護士が証人の信用性に関係のない不必要でしばしば口論を招く発言をしたとして注意した。

Sense（1）

(chiefly US, law) An unnecessary, often argumentative remark made by an attorney or witness during a trial or deposition.

Sense（2）

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