cross-examination (Meaning)
cross-examination (n)
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
Synonyms & Antonyms of cross-examination
cross-examination Sentence Examples
- The defense attorney began the cross-examination of the witness with a series of probing questions.
- During cross-examination, the prosecution sought to undermine the credibility of the defendant's alibi.
- The witness remained composed under intense cross-examination, sticking to their original testimony.
- The cross-examination revealed inconsistencies in the witness's account of the events.
- The judge allowed the defense attorney ample time for cross-examination to ensure a fair trial.
- The expert witness faced rigorous cross-examination regarding the validity of their scientific findings.
- The defendant's lawyer employed a strategic approach during cross-examination to cast doubt on the prosecution's case.
- Despite the prosecutor's aggressive cross-examination, the witness remained steadfast in their statements.
- The jury carefully considered the testimony given during cross-examination in reaching their verdict.
- The cross-examination exposed the flaws in the eyewitness's recollection of the incident.
FAQs About the word cross-examination
(law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination
rehearing, reinvestigation, hearing, interrogation, poll, questionnaire, survey,grilling, challenge, question
No antonyms found.
The defense attorney began the cross-examination of the witness with a series of probing questions.
During cross-examination, the prosecution sought to undermine the credibility of the defendant's alibi.
The witness remained composed under intense cross-examination, sticking to their original testimony.
The cross-examination revealed inconsistencies in the witness's account of the events.
