Cross-Examines
/ˈkrɔs ɪɡˌzæmɪnz/
Definitions
- (v.) To question a witness called by the opposing party in a trial to challenge testimony or credibility.
The lawyer cross-examines the witness to reveal inconsistencies in their statement.
Forms
- cross-examine
- cross-examined
- cross-examining
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Commentary
Cross-examination is a critical phase in adversarial litigation, aimed at testing witness veracity and evidence reliability.
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