Cross-examine: meaning, definitions and examples
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cross-examine
[ [ˈkrɔːs-ɪɡˈzæmɪn] ]
court process
To question a witness called by the opposing party in a trial or hearing, typically to test the truth or credibility of the witness's testimony.
Synonyms
grill, interrogate, query, question
Examples of usage
- During the trial, the defense attorney had the opportunity to cross-examine the prosecution's key witness.
- The judge allowed the prosecutor to cross-examine the defendant about his alibi.
- The defense lawyer cross-examined the expert witness to challenge the validity of his analysis.
Translations
Translations of the word "cross-examine" in other languages:
🇵🇹 interrogar minuciosamente
🇮🇳 जिरह करना
🇩🇪 kreuzverhören
🇮🇩 memeriksa silang
🇺🇦 перехресно допитувати
🇵🇱 przesłuchiwać krzyżowo
🇯🇵 反対尋問する
🇫🇷 contre-interroger
🇪🇸 interrogar minuciosamente
🇹🇷 çapraz sorgulamak
🇰🇷 교차 심문하다
🇸🇦 استجواب متقاطع
🇨🇿 křížově vyslýchat
🇸🇰 krížovo vypočúvať
🇨🇳 交叉询问
🇸🇮 križno zasliševati
🇮🇸 krossskoða
🇰🇿 айқас сұрақ қою
🇬🇪 გადამოწმება
🇦🇿 çapraz dindirmə
🇲🇽 interrogar minuciosamente
Etymology
The term 'cross-examine' originated in the legal field, dating back to the 18th century. It comes from the combination of 'cross,' meaning to intersect or oppose, and 'examine,' referring to questioning or investigating. The practice of cross-examining witnesses has long been a fundamental aspect of adversarial legal systems, aimed at challenging the credibility and accuracy of testimony.