cross examine 1

verbdomain: v speaking

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side

Examples

1.The witness was cross-examined by the defense

Synonyms

cross question 1
question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side

Derivationally related form

cross-examination 1

noun

(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination

cross-examiner 1

noun

someone who questions a witness carefully (especially about testimony given earlier)