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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
Derived Forms
- ˌDz-ˈԱ, noun
- ˈDz-ˌˈԲپDz, noun
Other Word Forms
- Dz-·i·ԲtDz noun
- Dz-·i· noun
- ܲcDz-·iԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of cross-examine1
Example Sentences
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.
They would call him as a witness, cross-examine him and, if he didn't comply, level a second misconduct charge at him.
I'm told he "cross-examines" them and their officials - and if their answers aren't up to snuff, they get called in for another meeting.
“As laid out by Jack Smith in his report, the evidence here seems very strong, but, of course, a defendant would have an opportunity to cross-examine every witness and present his own defense,” McQuade said.
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