Adverse witness (original) (raw)
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A witness whose relationship to the opposing party is such that his or her testimony may be prejudiced against the opposing party
Example:
a hostile witness can be asked leading questions and cross-examined
Synonyms:
adverse witness; hostile witness
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Hypernyms ("adverse witness" is a kind of...):
witness ((law) a person who testifies under oath in a court of law)