Cross-question
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Cross-question is a noun meaning A question posed during a cross-examination.
Meaning
A question posed during a cross-examination.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To subject to close questioning.
Example Sentences
the best way to get things clear is if we gently cross-question this very statement.
The good man, he looks on us so clear and cheery, and in his neighbourly soft-smiling eyes we see so well our own shadow, - we have a longing always to cross-question him.
Word Forms
- cross-questions
- cross-questioning
- cross-questioned
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include counterquery, subcross, cross-purposes, counterquestion, crosscurrent, countercross.
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