Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Hostile Witness.
Hostile Witness - as a noun
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 (Exact Relations)
adverse witnessExample Sentences
"The prosecutor questioned the hostile witness about his relationship with the defendant."
"The defense attorney argued that the witness was biased and should be considered a hostile witness."
"The hostile witness refused to answer several questions during cross-examination."
"The judge allowed the cross-examiner to treat the witness as a hostile witness due to her uncooperative behavior."
"The defense attorney tried to discredit the hostile witness by pointing out inconsistencies in his previous statements."
