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hostile witness meaning and definition
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Definition of hostile witness (noun)
- 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"
- synonyms: adverse witness
Source: Princeton University Wordnet