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cross-examine
[kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-]
verb (used with object)
to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.
Law.to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the purpose of discrediting the witness's testimony.
cross-examine
verb
law to examine (a witness for the opposing side), as in attempting to discredit his testimony Compare examine-in-chief
to examine closely or relentlessly
Other Word Forms
- cross-examination noun
- cross-examiner noun
- uncross-examined adjective
- ˌDz-ˈԱ noun
- ˈDz-ˌˈԲپDz noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of cross-examine1
Example Sentences
Earlier on Tuesday, the defence vigourously cross-examined a former personal assistant of Mr Combs and pointed out some inconsistencies in the versions of events he had previously told the government.
"There are already huge restrictions on the extent to which defence lawyers can cross-examine people in these cases," he told BBC Scotland News.
Paul Gallagher SC was cross-examining Mr Adams on Wednesday and referred to multiple books and newspaper stories about Mr Adams.
The trial continued, and on 24 March Stephen Leslie KC was brought in to cross-examine Mr Perks - a measure made to provide balance to the prosecution case.
But Graham’s defense attorney never got a chance to cross-examine Prow.
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