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hostile witness

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Noun1.hostile witnesshostile witness - a witness whose relationship to the opposing party is such that his or her testimony may be prejudiced against the opposing party; "a hostile witness can be asked leading questions and cross-examined"
adverse witness
witness - (law) a person who testifies under oath in a court of law


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Further, your most hostile witness will often be the patron who reported to the rescuing lifeguard that a swimmer was in distress.
The "press"ure cooker: are you ready to manage the media? by Kleinman, Steven J. / Parks & Recreation
Throw in a hostile witness or two and legal analysts almost jump from their chairs with glee.
U.S. TURNS TO OUR STATE FOR PERRY MASON MOMENTS by Daily News (Los Angeles, CA)
The victim's sworn petition for a protective order can be used to impeach her testimony if she becomes a hostile witness.
Prosecuting cases without victim cooperation by Wattendorf, George / The FBI Law Enforcement Bulletin
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