cross-examined (Meaning)
cross-examined
the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility compare direct examination, the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility see also confrontation clause compare direct examination, recross-examination, redirect examination
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cross-examined Sentence Examples
- The attorney cross-examined the witness relentlessly, seeking to discredit his testimony.
- The detective meticulously cross-examined the suspect, probing for inconsistencies in his alibi.
- The jury watched intently as the prosecutor cross-examined the expert, challenging the validity of his conclusions.
- The defendant's lawyer skillfully cross-examined the victim, exposing discrepancies in her story.
- The cross-examination became heated as the opposing attorneys clashed over the interpretation of a crucial piece of evidence.
- The witness remained calm under intense cross-examination, resolutely maintaining his innocence.
- The suspect's shaky demeanor during cross-examination raised suspicions about his involvement in the crime.
- The attorney prepared meticulously for the cross-examination, anticipating the prosecutor's line of questioning.
- The cross-examination revealed startling new facts, forcing the parties to reconsider their positions.
- The trial judge intervened to control the heated cross-examination, ensuring that both sides had a fair opportunity to present their cases.
FAQs About the word cross-examined
the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility compare direct examin
bombarded, besieged, interrogated,examined, cross-questioned, inquired (of),quizzed, grilled, questioned, queried
replied,answered, observed, responded, avoided, commented, retorted,remarked,rejoined
The attorney cross-examined the witness relentlessly, seeking to discredit his testimony.
The detective meticulously cross-examined the suspect, probing for inconsistencies in his alibi.
The jury watched intently as the prosecutor cross-examined the expert, challenging the validity of his conclusions.
The defendant's lawyer skillfully cross-examined the victim, exposing discrepancies in her story.
