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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [v]  question closely. or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side; "The witness was cross-examined by the defense"
 
 Synonyms: cross question
 
 See Also: examine

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Cross"-ex*am"ine\ (-?m"?n), v. t. [imp. & p. p.
{Cross-examined} (-?nd); p. pr. & vb. n. {Cross-examining}.]
(Law)
To examine or question, as a witness who has been called and
examined by the opposite party. ``The opportunity to
cross-examine the witnesses.'' --Kent.

 

 

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