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cross-examination
questioning the other side's witness at trial
In more detail
1. (noun) the questioning of a witness in court by the lawyer of the other side, in order to test the truth of what the witness has said
2. (noun) any close or critical questioning of a person about what they have said
Examples
- 1. During cross-examination, the defence lawyer asked the witness detailed questions to challenge her story.
- 2. The journalist subjected the politician to a tough cross-examination about the budget cuts.
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