cross-examination

cross′-ex-amˊi-na′tion

(kr?s′?gz-?mˊ?-n?′sh?n; 115)

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Noun.

(Law)

The interrogating or questioning of a witness by the party against whom he has been called and examined. See

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Noun.

The examination or interrogation of a witness called by one party, by the opposite party or his counsel.

See also: cross examination

cross-examination ‎(plural cross-examinations)

(law) The interrogating or questioning of a witness by the party against whom he or she has been called and examined. See examination.

interrogating of a witness by the party against whom he or she has been called and examined