(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
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cross-examination::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | interrogation, interrogatory, examination |
| Derivation | cross examine |
Examples of cross-examination
cross-examination
A confession that would hold up under cross-examination or even cross-stitching.
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In his cross-examination, Colonel Morris did not attack Colonel Davis wholesale.
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His medical excuse for missing a hearing looked suspect under cross-examination.
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Asked on cross examination whether she had been infected with HIV, she said no.
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Redington used her cross examination to hammer at the credibility of Mike Dooley.
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On cross-examination, she said she never had any direct contact with Dr. Wecth.
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He probably gave the defense some of what it wanted, too, on cross-examination.
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Despite her little-girl-lost demeanor, she turned steely under cross-examination.
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Agosto gave an unsworn statement, which means cross-examination is not allowed.
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