cross-examine
[ kraws-ig-zam-in, kros- ]
verb (used with object),cross-ex·am·ined, cross-ex·am·in·ing.
to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.
Law. to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the purpose of discrediting the witness's testimony.
Origin of cross-examine
1First recorded in 1655–65
Other words from cross-examine
- cross-ex·am·i·na·tion, noun
- cross-ex·am·in·er, noun
- un·cross-ex·am·ined, adjective
- Compare direct-examine.
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British Dictionary definitions for cross-examine
cross-examine
verb(tr)
law to examine (a witness for the opposing side), as in attempting to discredit his testimony: Compare examine-in-chief
to examine closely or relentlessly
Derived forms of cross-examine
- cross-examination, noun
- cross-examiner, noun
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