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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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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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He was one of those few barristers in Cardiff who, although excellent prosecutors and cross-examiners, made the civil law their field of regular practice.
 
 
 
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