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On Tuesday, soldiers sealed off roads around the offices of the national radio and television station in the city, said a witness, who spoke to the BBC on condition of anonymity. (BBC News )

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement, to the extent that Indemnitee, by reason of Indemnitee's Corporate Status, is a witness, or receives a subpoena, in any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party, Indemnitee shall be indemnified against all Expenses paid or incurred by Indemnitee in connection therewith and in the manner set forth in this Agreement. (lawinsider.com)

What is IN WITNESS WHEREOF? The expression that makes it clear that a person signing a legal document is signing it as a witness.

The initial words of the concluding clause in deeds: "In witness whereof the said parties have hereunto set their hands," etc. A translation of the Latin phrase "in cuius rei testimonium." (Black's Law Dictionary)

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties, by its duty authorized representative, has entered into this Agreement as of the Effective Date. (Master Services Agreement - Akamai Technologies Inc., contracts.onecle.com)