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Definition of “cross-examine”
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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
ˈcross-exˌamiˈnation nounˌcross-exˈaminer noun
Translations for 'cross-examine'
- British English: cross-examine When a lawyer cross-examines someone during a trial or hearing, he or she questions them about the evidence that they have already given. VERBThe accused's lawyers will get a chance to cross-examine him.
- Brazilian Portuguese: interrogar
- Chinese: 盘问 >已提供证词的证人盘盤问問 >
- European Spanish: interrogar
- French: faire subir un contre-interrogatoire à
- German: ins Kreuzverhör nehmen
- Italian: sottoporre a controinterrogatorio
- Japanese: 反対尋問する
- Korean: 반대 심문하다
- Portuguese: interrogar
- Spanish: interrogar
Example Sentences Including 'cross-examine'
"If he was in the dock, I would cross-examine him to find out precisely when he was told.Belfast Telegraph (2004)
Frank Lockwood, for Katie, said that he would not call any witnesses or cross-examine.Callaghan, Mary Rose Kitty O'Shea - The Story of Katharine Parnell
He has also requested permission to cross-examine Shaik on this draft document.SA Star (2005)
He notified the court yesterday that he would ask to cross-examine Mr. Reyat.Globe and Mail (2003)
Lawyers were unable to cross-examine her former stockbroker because he chose to remain silent under the Fifth Amendment.Times, Sunday Times (2005)
Rape defendants can no longer cross-examine the plaintiff in person.Sean Thomas THE CHEEK PERFORATION DANCE (2002)
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