expert witness

noun

: a witness in a court of law who is an expert on a particular subject

Examples of expert witness in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Allen's trial attorneys wanted to put an expert witness on the stand to testify the killings appeared to be a ritual sacrifice by people who worshipped Odin, the king of the gods in Norse mythology. — ABC News, 21 Sep. 2026

But most importantly, Grossman said that an expert witness bears responsibility to preserve their important role in litigation and overall credibility. — Alyssa Spady, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Randy Johnson, a developer called as an expert witness in the second lawsuit, advised Carter that many historic buildings on campus are not worth saving. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Avery has worked as an expert witness on behalf of both riders and theme parks but has not been involved in an X2 case. — Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for expert witness

• eyewitness
• unfitness
• fitness

Legal Definition

expert witness

see also:

witness