Cross-examination
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cross-examination is a noun meaning (by extension) Any intense period of questioning, especially if hostile.
Meaning
(by extension) Any intense period of questioning, especially if hostile.
More Meanings
- (law) The interrogation or questioning of a witness by the party against whom they have been called and examined, in an attempt to prove or reveal something false or untold during direct examination.
Example Sentences
When Horsley finished his testimony, Richardson began the cross-examination, which was to last for twenty-six hours over the course of an entire week.
It is impossible to bring them here for cross-examination; one simply has to conduct one's defence and argue one's case against an invisible opponent, […]
Word Forms
- cross-examinations
Synonyms for cross-examination
Depending on context, synonyms include cross-exam, cross-questioning.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include interrogation, interrogate, examination, questioning, cross, cross-examined.
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