cross-examination

noun 2

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(noun.)

VERB + CROSS-EXAMINATION

be subject to, face

The defendant faced a tough cross-examination from the prosecutor about his whereabouts that night.

bear, stand up to, withstand

The witness's testimony could not bear cross-examination once the lawyer presented the contradictory evidence.

PREP

during/in ~

The witness became nervous during cross-examination and couldn't remember key details about that day.

under ~

The witness gave contradictory answers when questioned under cross-examination.

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noun

The interrogation or questioning of a witness by the party against whom they have been called and examined, in an attempt to prove or reveal something false or untold during direct examination.

It is impossible to bring them here for cross-examination; one simply has to conduct one's defence and argue one's case against an invisible opponent, […]

When Horsley finished his testimony, Richardson began the cross-examination, which was to last for twenty-six hours over the course of an entire week.

Any intense period of questioning, especially if hostile.

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It is impossible to bring them here for cross-examination; one simply has to conduct one's defence and argue one's case against an invisible opponent, […]

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When Horsley finished his testimony, Richardson began the cross-examination, which was to last for twenty-six hours over the course of an entire week.

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That was your cross-examination?

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Ultimately, he never testified face to face with investigators, preferring to only answer their questions in writing without cross-examination by prosecutors.

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