Lia [lia]â² as a girls' name is pronounced LEE-ah. It is of Latin origin. Short form of names like Amelia, Rosalia, and Evangelia bringer of the gospel. Used as an independent name in Italy. See also Lea and Leah. Writer Lia Matera.
Testify(verb) to make a solemn declaration under oath or affirmation, for the purpose of establishing, or making proof of, some fact to a court; to give testimony in a cause depending before a tribunal. Testify(verb) to declare a charge; to protest; to give information; to bear witness; -- with against.
hostile witness a witness expected to give testimony favourable to the examiner but who in fact begins to give testimony not only unhelpful to the case but directed against it. In general, a person called as a witness may not be cross-examined by the party calling him.