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cross-ex⋅am⋅ine

  [kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-]
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–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

Related forms:
cross-ex⋅am⋅i⋅na⋅tion, noun
cross-ex⋅am⋅in⋅er, noun
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cross-ex·am·ine   (krôs'ĭg-zām'ĭn, krŏs'-)
v.   cross-ex·am·ined, cross-ex·am·in·ing, cross-ex·am·ines

v.   tr.

  1. To question (a person) closely, especially with regard to answers or information given previously.

  2. Law To question (a witness already examined by the opposing side).

v.   intr.
To question a person closely.
cross'-ex·am'i·na'tion n., cross'-ex·am'in·er n.
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Main Entry: cross–examination
Function: noun
: the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility —see also CONFRONTATION CLAUSE —compare DIRECT EXAMINATION, RECROSS-EXAMINATION, REDIRECT EXAMINATION
NOTE: In accordance with Rule 611 of the Federal Rules of Evidence, cross-examination should only refer to matters that were covered during direct examination or that are relevant to the witness's credibility. Anything exceeding these limits is permissible at the court's discretion. Rule 611 also states that “ordinarily leading questions should be permitted on cross-examination.” —cross–examine verb —cross–examiner noun
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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