hostile witness

英 [ˌhɒstaɪl ˈwɪtnəs]

美 [ˌhɑːstl ˈwɪtnəs]

n.  （对一方当事人怀有）敌意的证人，恶意证人

法律

英英释义

noun

• a witness whose relationship to the opposing party is such that his or her testimony may be prejudiced against the opposing party
  1. a hostile witness can be asked leading questions and cross-examined
  Synonym:adverse witness

双语例句

• She was ruled a hostile witness by the judge
  她被法官裁定是一个怀有敌意的证人
• She was ruled a hostile witness by the judge.
  她被法官裁定是敌意证人。