Cross Examine (Verb)
Meaning
Question closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side; "The witness was cross-examined by the defense".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- The lawyer began to cross-examine the key witness, trying to discredit their earlier statement.
- During the trial, the defense attorney was given the opportunity to cross-examine the prosecution's key expert.
- The prosecutor was cross-examined by the judge about her line of questioning, which seemed irrelevant.
- The lawyer stood up to cross-examine the new witness, who seemed nervous on the stand.
- After the direct examination, the defense team prepared to cross-examine the plaintiff's main witness.