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1 cross-examine
verb (in a court of law, to test or check the previous evidence of (a witness) by questioning him.) a supune unui interogatoriu
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cross-examine — ˌcross exˈamine verb [transitive] LAW to question a witness very carefully during a court case, especially in order to show that they are not telling the truth: • You will get a chance to cross examine the witness when she has finished giving her … Financial and business terms
cross-examine — cross examination, n. cross examiner, n. /kraws ig zam in, kros /, v.t., cross examined, cross examining. 1. to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely. 2. Law. to examine (a witness called by… … Universalium
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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cross-examine — cross′ exam′ine v. t. ined, in•ing 1) law to examine (a witness called and examined by the opposing side), for the purpose of checking, clarifying, or discrediting that witness s testimony 2) to question closely • Etymology: 1660–70 cross′… … From formal English to slang
cross-examine — cross examines, cross examining, cross examined VERB When a lawyer cross examines someone during a trial or hearing, he or she questions them about the evidence that they have already given. [V n] The accused s lawyers will get a chance to cross… … English dictionary
cross-examine — [krôs′ig zam΄in] vt., vi. cross examined, cross examining 1. to question closely 2. Law to question (a witness produced by the opposing side) as in order to challenge the truthfulness of previous testimony cross examination [krôs΄ig zam′ə… … English World dictionary
cross-examine — ► VERB ▪ question (a witness called by the other party) in a court of law to check or extend testimony already given. DERIVATIVES cross examination noun … English terms dictionary
cross-examine — UK / US verb [transitive] Word forms cross examine : present tense I/you/we/they cross examine he/she/it cross examines present participle cross examining past tense cross examined past participle cross examined legal a) to ask a witness… … English dictionary
cross-examine — /krɒs əgˈzæmən / (say kros uhg zamuhn) verb (t) (cross examined, cross examining) 1. to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely. 2. to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the… …
cross-examine — verb Cross examine is used with these nouns as the subject: ↑counsel Cross examine is used with these nouns as the object: ↑witness … Collocations dictionary
cross-examine — verb when McCoy cross examines a witness, it s not a pretty sight Syn: interrogate, question, cross question, quiz, catechize, give someone the third degree; informal grill, pump, put someone through the wringer … Thesaurus of popular words