Adverse witness - How To Discuss
Ava Robinson
Updated on May 08, 2026
Adverse witness,
Definition of Adverse witness:
Person who intentionally gives unfavorable evidence against the party that called him or her as its witness. See also hostile witness.
A witness who gives antagonistic evidence, specifically one who gives evidence unfavourable to the party who called him or her.
Meaning of Adverse witness & Adverse witness Definition