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cross-examine

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


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The King looked anxiously at the White Rabbit, who said in a low voice, `Your Majesty must cross-examine THIS witness.
Alice's Adventures In Wonderland by Carroll, Lewis View in context
The colonel, thinking it all over, made up his mind not to pursue the matter further, but then for his own satisfaction proceeded to cross-examine Vronsky about his interview; and it was a long while before he could restrain his laughter, as Vronsky described how the government clerk, after subsiding for a while, would suddenly flare up again, as he recalled the details, and how Vronsky, at the last half word of conciliation, skillfully maneuvered a retreat, shoving Petritsky out before him.
Anna Karenina by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
You are going to cross-examine me, Clara, so don't deny it.
Beyond the City by Doyle, Sir Arthur Conan View in context
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