tʃən, ˈkrɒs- verb (used with object)
1.
to cross-examine.
noun
2.
a question asked by way of cross-examination.
Origin:
1685–95
1685–95
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| cross-question | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to cross-examine |
| —n | |
| 2. | a question asked in cross-examination |
| 'cross-'questioning | |
| —n | |
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