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Cross-examination
/kɹˈɒsɛɡzˌamɪnˈeɪʃən/
/kɹˈɔsɛɡzˌæmᵻnˈeɪʃən/Cross-examination
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(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
Example
The witness cracked under pressure during cross-examination and revealed a crucial piece of evidence.
The lawyer played devil's advocate during the cross-examination of the witness, trying to poke holes in their testimony.
The prosecutor was unrelenting in his cross-examination, determined to get the truth.
The lawyer attempted to discredit the witness during cross-examination.
The lawyer primed her client on what to expect during the cross-examination.
