Reexamination (Noun)
Meaning 1
A subsequent examination of a patient for the purpose of monitoring earlier treatment.
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
(law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination.
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The prosecutor's reexamination of the witness clarified the discrepancies in her previous testimony.
- During reexamination, the defense attorney helped the witness regain credibility by addressing specific issues raised during cross-examination.
- The judge allowed the reexamination to proceed, giving the attorney the opportunity to clear up any misunderstandings.
- The reexamination of the key witness provided crucial testimony that helped sway the jury's decision.
- After the grueling cross-examination, the reexamination by the plaintiff's attorney was seen as an attempt to repair the damage done.