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A supernumerary witness is an extra witness who is not needed. It means there are already enough witnesses, but this person is there just in case.
A supernumerary witness is an additional witness who is not required by law. They are considered extra or beyond the necessary number of witnesses.
These examples illustrate how a supernumerary witness is not necessary but can be present. In the first example, the court only requires two witnesses, but a third witness may provide additional information. In the second example, the couple may choose to have more witnesses sign their marriage certificate for personal reasons, but it is not legally required.