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HOSTILE WITNESS

\hˈɒsta͡ɪl wˈɪtnəs], \hˈɒsta‍ɪl wˈɪtnəs], \h_ˈɒ_s_t_aɪ_l w_ˈɪ_t_n_ə_s]\

Definitions of HOSTILE WITNESS

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2011 - English Dictionary Database

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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"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

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"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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