cross-examination









cross-examination


verb (used with object), cross-ex·am·ined, cross-ex·am·in·ing.

  1. to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.
  2. Law. to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the purpose of discrediting the witness’s testimony.

verb (tr)

  1. law to examine (a witness for the opposing side), as in attempting to discredit his testimonyCompare examine-in-chief
  2. to examine closely or relentlessly
n.

also cross examination; 1827, “an examination of a witness by the other side, to ‘check’ the effects of previous questioning,” from cross (adj.) + examination. Related: Cross-examine (1660s).

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