cross-examination

cross-ex·am·ine (krôsg-zmn, krs-)

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.

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cross-ex·ami·nation n.

cross-ex·amin·er n.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

cross-examination - (law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination interrogatory, examination, interrogation - formal systematic questioning cross-question - a question asked in cross-examination leading question - a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination law, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

Translations

cross-examination [ˈkrɒsɪgˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən] N (Jur) → repreguntas fpl (fig) → interrogatorio m

cross-examination [ˈkrɒsɪgˌzæmɪˈneɪʃ/ən] n (Law) → interrogatorio in contraddittorio, controinterrogatorio

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cross-examination [ˈkrɒsɪgˌzæmɪˈneɪʃ/ən] n (Law) → interrogatorio in contraddittorio, controinterrogatorio