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WITNESS ADVERSE

\wˈɪtnəs advˈɜːs], \wˈɪtnəs advˈɜːs], \w_ˈɪ_t_n_ə_s a_d_v_ˈɜː_s]\

Definitions of WITNESS ADVERSE

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)

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the name given to a witness whom is unfavourable to the person who is questioning them and will give testimony to favour the opposite side.

1910 - Black's Law Dictionary (2nd edition)
By Henry Campbell Black

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