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

Cybersecurity expert witness Joseph Steinberg notes that attackers can often pivot effectively only when networks allow movement between systems that should be isolated or apply excessive trust. — Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

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

Rhymes for expert witness

• eyewitness
• unfitness
• fitness

Legal Definition

expert witness

see also:

witness