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hostile witness |
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A witness at a trial who is so adverse to the party that called him or her that he or she can be cross-examined as though called to testify by the opposing party. The Federal Rules of Evidence provide that witnesses who are hostile, or adverse, can be interrogated through the use of leading questions. hostile witness noun adverse testifier, adverse witness, antithetical witness, challenger, contrary witness, disagreeing witness, dissenting witness, dissentious witness, dissident, harmful witness, opposing witness, turncoat, witness in opposition Associated concepts: cross examination, leading questions How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Further, your most hostile witness will often be the patron who reported to the rescuing lifeguard that a swimmer was in distress. Throw in a hostile witness or two and legal analysts almost jump from their chairs with glee. The victim's sworn petition for a protective order can be used to impeach her testimony if she becomes a hostile witness. |
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