Cross-examination ( noun , verb )

(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:

  1. The defense attorney's cross-examination of the witness revealed that she had been lying on the stand.
  2. The cross-examination was so aggressive that the judge had to intervene to keep the proceedings orderly.
  3. The prosecution's cross-examination of the defendant was so effective that it led to the jury finding him guilty.
  4. The defense attorney"s cross-examination of the prosecution"s key witness proved to be a turning point in the trial.
  5. 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:

  1. The defense attorney's cross-examination of the witness revealed that she had been lying on the stand.
  2. The cross-examination was so aggressive that the judge had to intervene to keep the proceedings orderly.
  3. The prosecution's cross-examination of the defendant was so effective that it led to the jury finding him guilty.
  4. The defense attorney"s cross-examination of the prosecution"s key witness proved to be a turning point in the trial.
  5. The cross-examination of the witness revealed that her testimony had been coached by the prosecution.
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