Cross-examine
11cross-examine — cross examination, n. cross examiner, n. /kraws ig zam in, kros /, v.t., cross examined, cross examining. 1. to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely. 2. Law. to examine (a witness called by… …
12cross-examine — cross′ exam′ine v. t. ined, in•ing 1) law to examine (a witness called and examined by the opposing side), for the purpose of checking, clarifying, or discrediting that witness s testimony 2) to question closely • Etymology: 1660–70 cross′… …
13cross-examine — cross ex amine v [T] to ask someone questions about something that they have just said, to see if they are telling the truth, especially in a court of law >.cross exami nation n [U and C] ▪ He broke down under cross examination …
14cross-examine — cross ex amine verb transitive to ask a WITNESS questions during a trial after another lawyer has already asked them questions a. to ask someone a lot of questions, usually in an unfriendly way: INTERROGATE ╾ ,cross exami nation noun count or… …
15cross-examine — /krɒs əgˈzæmən / (say kros uhg zamuhn) verb (t) (cross examined, cross examining) 1. to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely. 2. to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the… …
16cross examine — verb question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side The witness was cross examined by the defense • Syn: ↑cross question • Derivationally related forms: ↑cross question (for: ↑cross question), ↑ …
17cross-examine — v.tr. examine (esp. a witness in a lawcourt) to check or extend testimony already given. Derivatives: cross examination n. cross examiner n …
18cross-examine — v 1. cross question, interrogate, quiz, Inf. grill, pump, catechize. 2. examine closely, scrutinize, look at carefully; investigate, Inf. check out, probe, explore thoroughly, go over with a fine tooth comb …
19cross-examine — verb question (a witness called by the other party) in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony already given. Derivatives cross examination noun cross examiner noun …
20cross-examine — verb (T) to question someone very thoroughly, especially a witness in a law court cross examination, noun (C, U) cross examiner / . . .../ noun (C) …
