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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. |
Compare direct-examine.
Origin:
1655–65
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.
To question a person closely. cross'-ex·am'i·na'tion n., cross'-ex·am'in·er n. |
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Cross-examine
Cross"-ex*am"ine\ (-?m"?n), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Cross-examined (-?nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Cross-examining.] (Law) To examine or question, as a witness who has been called and examined by the opposite party. "The opportunity to cross-examine the witnesses." --Kent.
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Language Translation for : cross-examine
Spanish:
interrogar (severamente), someter a interrogatorio,
German:
ins Kreuzverhör nehmen,
Japanese:
反対尋問する
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