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Hostile witness   /hˈɑstəl wˈɪtnəs/   Listen
Hostile witness

noun
1.
A witness whose relationship to the opposing party is such that his or her testimony may be prejudiced against the opposing party.  Synonym: adverse witness.





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"Hostile witness" Quotes from Famous Books



... single door to his left. He stood there undecided. She must be made to understand that he knew everything. She must not be told more than that he was a friend of Larry's. She must not be frightened, yet must be forced to give her very soul away. A hostile witness—not to be treated as hostile—a matter for delicate handling! But ...
— Forsyte Saga • John Galsworthy


Words linked to "Hostile witness" :   witness, adverse witness


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