cross-question

[ kraws-kwes-chuhn, kros- ]
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verb (used with object)
  1. to cross-examine.

noun
  1. a question asked by way of cross-examination.

Origin of cross-question

1
First recorded in 1685–95

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British Dictionary definitions for cross-question

cross-question

verb(tr)
  1. to cross-examine

noun
  1. a question asked in cross-examination

Derived forms of cross-question

  • cross-questioning, noun

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