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English noun: adverse witness

1. adverse witness (person) a witness whose relationship to the opposing party is such that his or her testimony may be prejudiced against the opposing party


SamplesA hostile witness can be asked leading questions and cross-examined.


Synonymshostile witness


Broader (hypernym)witness









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