cross examination

English

Alternative forms

• cross-examination

Noun

cross examination (plural cross examinations)

1. (law): In a legal trial, the questioning of a witness, while testifying, called by one party's attorney by the attorney opposed to said party.
2. By extension, any process in which a person is subject to questioning.

Translations

questioning of a witness — see cross-examination

See also

• cross examine
• direct examination