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In law, a person who was present at some event (such as an accident, a crime, or the signing of a document) or has relevant special knowledge (such as a medical expert) and can be called on to give evidence in a court of law.


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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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