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cross examination

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cross-ex⋅am⋅ine

[kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-]
–verb (used with object), -ined, -in⋅ing.
1. to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely.
2. Law. to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the purpose of discrediting the witness's testimony.


Origin:
1655–65


cross-ex⋅am⋅i⋅na⋅tion, noun
cross-ex⋅am⋅in⋅er, noun
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