ADVERSE WITNESS
\advˈɜːs wˈɪtnəs], \advˈɜːs wˈɪtnəs], \a_d_v_ˈɜː_s w_ˈɪ_t_n_ə_s]\
Definitions of ADVERSE WITNESS
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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"
By Princeton University
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