WHAT KIND OF statement do you wish to retract? If it was a written witness statement given to law enforcement - you can still be compelled to appear and testify as to why you originally gave it, and why you are now withdrawing it. If you gave a verbal statement from the stand and were (presumably) under oath, you will be subject to intense cross-examination as to your reasons for doing so.
What witness statement, in what case?
Do you REALLY MEAN to ask "when I'm a witness against MYhusband?" (meaning, testify against YOUR own husband)What kind of statement do you wish to retract?If it was a written statement given to law enforcement - unless you're a resident of a state that does not require spousal testimony - you can still be compelled to appear and testify as to why you originally gave it, and why you are now withdrawing it.If you gave a verbal statement from the stand and were (presumably) under oath, you will be subject to intense cross-examination as to your reasons for perjuring yourself.
The witness decided to retract his statement.I was relieved to see the cat retract his claws.
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"Let me retract that last statement."
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"I'm going to retract the rest of my savings."
To take back a statement means to retract or withdraw what was previously said. This can be done if the statement was incorrect, misleading, or no longer relevant. It is a way to clarify or correct any misunderstanding caused by the original statement.
The teacher retracted her statement after she knew she was wrong.
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The word you are looking for is "retract." It means to withdraw or take back a statement or allegation that has been made.