CROSS-EXAMINATION
\kɹˈɒsɛɡzˌamɪnˈe͡ɪʃən], \kɹˈɒsɛɡzˌamɪnˈeɪʃən], \k_ɹ_ˈɒ_s_ɛ_ɡ_z_ˌa_m_ɪ_n_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n]\
Definitions of CROSS-EXAMINATION
- 2006 - WordNet 3.0
- 2011 - English Dictionary Database
- 2010 - Legal Glossary Database
- 1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language
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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
By Princeton University
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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
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At trial, the opportunity to question any witness, including your opponent, who testifies against you on direct examination. The opportunity to cross-examine usually occurs as soon as a witness completes her direct testimony -- often the opposing lawyer or party, or sometimes the judge, signals that it is time to begin cross-examination by saying, "Your witness." Typically, there are two important reasons to engage in cross-examination: to attempt to get the witness to say something helpful to your side, or to cast doubt on (impeach) the witness by getting her to admit something that reduces her credibility -- for example, that her eyesight is so poor that she may not have seen an event clearly.
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