cross-ex·am·ine (krôs′ĭg-zămĭn, krŏs′-)
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Tweet tr.v. cross-ex·am·ined, cross-ex·am·in·ing, cross-ex·am·ines 1. Law To question (a witness already questioned by the opposing side) regarding matters brought out during foregoing direct examination. 2. To question (a person) closely, especially with regard to answers or information given previously. cross′-ex·am′i·nation n. cross′-ex·amin·er n. |
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