Cross-examination
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(As a noun)
Cross-examination ( noun )
The act of questioning a witness in a court of law in a hostile or aggressive manner, usually done by the opposing lawyer in an attempt to discredit the witness or reveal inconsistencies in their testimony.
Origin:
The term cross-examination comes from the verb cross-examine which means to question a witness in a court of law in a hostile or aggressive manner, the prefix cross- meaning to question in such a manner, and examination meaning the act of questioning.
Examples:
- The defense attorney's cross-examination of the witness revealed that she had been lying on the stand.
- The cross-examination was so aggressive that the judge had to intervene to keep the proceedings orderly.
- The prosecution's cross-examination of the defendant was so effective that it led to the jury finding him guilty.
- The defense attorney"s cross-examination of the prosecution"s key witness proved to be a turning point in the trial.
- The cross-examination of the witness revealed that her testimony had been coached by the prosecution.
(As a verb)
Cross-examination ( verb )
The act of questioning a witness in a court of law in a hostile or aggressive manner, usually done by the opposing lawyer in an attempt to discredit the witness or reveal inconsistencies in their testimony.
Origin:
The term cross-examination comes from the verb cross-examine which means to question a witness in a court of law in a hostile or aggressive manner, the prefix cross- meaning to question in such a manner, and examination meaning the act of questioning.
Examples:
- The defense attorney's cross-examination of the witness revealed that she had been lying on the stand.
- The cross-examination was so aggressive that the judge had to intervene to keep the proceedings orderly.
- The prosecution's cross-examination of the defendant was so effective that it led to the jury finding him guilty.
- The defense attorney"s cross-examination of the prosecution"s key witness proved to be a turning point in the trial.
- The cross-examination of the witness revealed that her testimony had been coached by the prosecution.