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cross-ex·am·ine

(krôs′ĭg-zăm′ĭn, krŏs′-)

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·na′tion n.

cross′-ex·am′in·er n.

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cross-examine

vb (tr)

1. (Law) law to examine (a witness for the opposing side), as in attempting to discredit his testimony. Compare examine-in-chief

2. to examine closely or relentlessly

ˈcross-exˌamiˈnation n

ˌcross-exˈaminer n

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cross′-exam′ine

v.t. -ined, -in•ing.

1. to examine (a witness called and examined by the opposing side), for the purpose of checking, clarifying, or discrediting that witness's testimony.

2. to question closely.

[1660–70]

cross′-exam′iner, n.

cross-examine

Past participle: cross-examined
Gerund: cross-examining

Imperative
cross-examine
cross-examine

Present
I cross-examine
you cross-examine
he/she/it cross-examines
we cross-examine
you cross-examine
they cross-examine

Preterite
I cross-examined
you cross-examined
he/she/it cross-examined
we cross-examined
you cross-examined
they cross-examined

Present Continuous
I am cross-examining
you are cross-examining
he/she/it is cross-examining
we are cross-examining
you are cross-examining
they are cross-examining

Present Perfect
I have cross-examined
you have cross-examined
he/she/it has cross-examined
we have cross-examined
you have cross-examined
they have cross-examined

Past Continuous
I was cross-examining
you were cross-examining
he/she/it was cross-examining
we were cross-examining
you were cross-examining
they were cross-examining

Past Perfect
I had cross-examined
you had cross-examined
he/she/it had cross-examined
we had cross-examined
you had cross-examined
they had cross-examined

Future
I will cross-examine
you will cross-examine
he/she/it will cross-examine
we will cross-examine
you will cross-examine
they will cross-examine

Future Perfect
I will have cross-examined
you will have cross-examined
he/she/it will have cross-examined
we will have cross-examined
you will have cross-examined
they will have cross-examined

Future Continuous
I will be cross-examining
you will be cross-examining
he/she/it will be cross-examining
we will be cross-examining
you will be cross-examining
they will be cross-examining

Present Perfect Continuous
I have been cross-examining
you have been cross-examining
he/she/it has been cross-examining
we have been cross-examining
you have been cross-examining
they have been cross-examining

Future Perfect Continuous
I will have been cross-examining
you will have been cross-examining
he/she/it will have been cross-examining
we will have been cross-examining
you will have been cross-examining
they will have been cross-examining

Past Perfect Continuous
I had been cross-examining
you had been cross-examining
he/she/it had been cross-examining
we had been cross-examining
you had been cross-examining
they had been cross-examining

Conditional
I would cross-examine
you would cross-examine
he/she/it would cross-examine
we would cross-examine
you would cross-examine
they would cross-examine

Past Conditional
I would have cross-examined
you would have cross-examined
he/she/it would have cross-examined
we would have cross-examined
you would have cross-examined
they would have cross-examined

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cross-examine

verb question, grill (informal), quiz, interrogate, catechize, pump The accused's lawyers will get a chance to cross-examine him.

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cross-examine

verb

To question thoroughly and relentlessly to verify facts:

interrogate.

Informal: grill.

Idiom: give someone the third degree.

Translations

cross-examine

[ˈkrɒsɪgˈzæmɪn] VT (Jur) → repreguntar (fig) → interrogar (severamente)

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

cross-examine

[ˌkrɒsɪgˈzæmɪn] vt (Law) → interrogare in contraddittorio, controinterrogare

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cross²

(kros) – plural ˈcrosses – noun

1. a symbol formed by two lines placed across each other, eg + or x.

2. two wooden beams placed thus (+), on which Christ was nailed.

3. the symbol of the Christian religion.

4. a lasting cause of suffering etc. Your rheumatism is a cross you will have to bear.

5. the result of breeding two varieties of animal or plant. This dog is a cross between an alsatian and a labrador.

6. a monument in the shape of a cross.

7. any of several types of medal given for bravery etc. the Victoria Cross.

verb

1. to go from one side to the other. Let's cross (the street); This road crosses the swamp.

2. (negative uncross) to place (two things) across each other. He sat down and crossed his legs.

3. to go or be placed across (each other). The roads cross in the centre of town.

4. to meet and pass. Our letters must have crossed in the post.

5. to put a line across. Cross your `t's'.

6. to make (a cheque or postal order) payable only through a bank by drawing two parallel lines across it.

7. to breed (something) from two different varieties. I've crossed two varieties of rose.

8. to go against the wishes of. If you cross me, you'll regret it!

cross-

1. going or placed across. cross-winds; cross-pieces.

2. of mixed variety. a cross-breed.

ˈcrossing noun

1. a place where a road etc may be crossed. a pedestrian-crossing; a level-crossing.

2. a journey over the sea. I was seasick as it was a very rough crossing.

ˈcrossbow noun

a medieval type of bow fixed to a shaft with a mechanism for pulling back and releasing the string.

ˈcross-breed noun

an animal bred from two different breeds.

ˈcross-bred adjective

ˌcrossˈcheck verb

to check information, calculations etc by using different sources or a different method.

noun

the act of crosschecking.

cross-ˈcountry adjective

across fields etc, not on roads. a cross-country run.

ˌcross-country ˈskiing noun

the sport of skiing with narrow skis across the countryside, through woods etc.

ˌcross-exˈamine verb

in a court of law, to test or check the previous evidence of (a witness) by questioning him.

ˈcross-exˌamiˈnation noun

ˌcross-ˈeyed adjective

having a squint.

ˈcross-fire noun

the crossing of lines of gunfire from two or more points.

at cross-purposes

of two or more people, confused about what they are saying or doing because of misunderstanding one another. I think we're talking at cross-purposes.

ˌcross-reˈfer verb

to give a cross-reference (to). In this dictionary went is cross-referred to go.

ˌcross-ˈreference noun

a reference from one part of a book, list etc to another, eg crept see creep.

ˈcrossroads noun singular

a place where two or more roads cross or meet. At the crossroads we'll have to decide which road to take.

ˌcross-ˈsection noun

1. (a drawing etc of) the area or surface made visible by cutting through something, eg an apple.

2. a sample as representative of the whole. He interviewed a cross-section of the audience to get their opinion of the play.

crossword (puzzle)

a square word-puzzle in which the blanks in a pattern of blank and solid checks are to be filled with words reading across and down, the words being found from clues.

cross one's fingers

to place a finger across the one next to it, for good luck.

cross out

to draw a line through. He crossed out all her mistakes.

References in classic literature ?

'Because, my pretty cross-examiner,' replied the doctor:

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Dodd, an accomplished attorney and author of several books on cross-examination techniques, said Wellman's core concepts are still valued as an important guide for attorneys to become better cross-examiners. One of the main concepts that Wellman discusses is the need to base cross-examinations on detailed facts, rather than attacking the witness' theory of the case.

Roger Dodd, Partner at Spohrer Dodd, Helps Breathe New Life Into a Century Old Book

He was one of those few barristers in Cardiff who, although excellent prosecutors and cross-examiners, made the civil law their field of regular practice.

Top judge was man of intellect and integrity; Civil law specialist was a fine sportsman and active church member

Testimony by the victim's boyfriend--that it was too dark to see anything beyond the assailant's facial hair--was brushed aside by cross-examiners, who bullied him into identifying McMillan in court.

Innocent abroad. (Comment)

The best cross-examiners employ a range of demeanors--self-deprecating and understated, courteous and professional, firm and aggressive, and sarcastic.

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