hostile witness

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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  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
	See Also:		witness
Legal Dictionary
	Definition:		A witness whose testimony is not favorable to the party who calls him or her as a witness. A hostile witness may be asked leading questions and may be cross-examined by the party who calls him or her to the stand.