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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.

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cross-ex·ami·nation n.

cross-ex·amin·er n.

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cross-examine

Verb

[-examining, -examined]

1. Law to question (a witness for the opposing side) in order to check his or her testimony

2. to question closely or relentlessly

cross-examination n
cross-examiner n

Thesaurus

cross-examine

verb question, grill (informal) quiz, interrogate, catechize, pump

Translations

cross-examine [ˈkrɔsɪgˈzæmɪn] vt → interrogar

cross-examine [ˈkrɔsɪgˈzæmɪn] vt (Law) → faire subir un examen contradictoire à

cross-examine [ˈkrɔsɪgˈzæmɪn] cross vt → ins Kreuzverhör nehmen

cross-examine [ˈkrɔsɪgˈzæmɪn] vt (LAW) → sottoporre a controinterrogatorio