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cross-ex·am·ine (krôs

g-z

n, kr

v. cross-ex·am·ined, cross-ex·am·in·ing, cross-ex·am·ines

v.tr.

1. To question (a person) closely, especially with regard to answers or information given previously.

2. Law To question (a witness already examined by the opposing side).

v.intr.

To question a person closely.

cross-ex·ami·nation n.

cross-ex·amin·er n.

cross-examine

vb (tr)

1. (Law) Law to examine (a witness for the opposing side), as in attempting to discredit his testimony Compare examine-in-chief

2. to examine closely or relentlessly

cross-examination n

cross-examiner n

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cross-examine

verb question, grill (informal), quiz, interrogate, catechize, pump The accused's lawyers will get a chance to cross-examine him.

Translations

cross-examine [ˈkrɒsɪgˈzæmɪn] VT (Jur) → repreguntar (fig) → interrogar(severamente)

cross-examine [ˌkrɒsɪgˈzæmɪn] vt (Law) → interrogare in contraddittorio, controinterrogare

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