Definition of cross-examination in English:

cross-examination

nounˌkrɒsɪɡˌzamɪˈneɪʃ(ə)nˌkrɔsəɡˌzæməˈneɪʃ(ə)n

mass noun

1The formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony already given.
he testified consistently under vigorous cross-examination
count noun further cross-examinations on these questions would be required
Example sentencesExamples
- Alternatively, he has suggested that all the key witnesses give their evidence in chief before any cross-examination begins.
- Under cross-examination, he admitted that he had never told anyone of this conviction.
- I have had the advantage of seeing each of the main witnesses undergo long and searching cross-examinations.
- Consider the testimonies of the witnesses and their performance under cross-examination.
- Mr Clements was asked in cross-examination about this letter.
- During cross-examination, he confirmed that the phone calls had taken place that morning.
- The court may limit cross-examination.
- He made a number of concessions under cross-examination.
- The motion was very complex with extensive affidavits and cross-examinations of several witnesses.
- They have the right to face and accuse alleged abusers in person, but they will also face cross-examination.
1. 1.1 Aggressive or detailed questioning of someone.
  she is capable of facing tougher cross-examination in the political debates
  Example sentencesExamples
  There aren't a lot of universal truths in our world that can withstand a rigorous cross-examination.
  I am not persuaded that the issues cannot be decided without cross-examination.
  The broadcasting media are telling us that he is captured, without the usual cross-examination about independent confirmation that it is him.
  Ministers can now face a gruelling cross-examination.
  It has continually evaded critical scrutiny and proper cross-examination.

Definition of cross-examination in US English:

cross-examination

nounˌkrôsəɡˌzaməˈnāSH(ə)nˌkrɔsəɡˌzæməˈneɪʃ(ə)n

1The formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony already given.
he testified consistently under vigorous cross-examination
further cross-examinations on these questions would be required
Example sentencesExamples
- Under cross-examination, he admitted that he had never told anyone of this conviction.
- Mr Clements was asked in cross-examination about this letter.
- The court may limit cross-examination.
- During cross-examination, he confirmed that the phone calls had taken place that morning.
- They have the right to face and accuse alleged abusers in person, but they will also face cross-examination.
- Alternatively, he has suggested that all the key witnesses give their evidence in chief before any cross-examination begins.
- The motion was very complex with extensive affidavits and cross-examinations of several witnesses.
- He made a number of concessions under cross-examination.
- I have had the advantage of seeing each of the main witnesses undergo long and searching cross-examinations.
- Consider the testimonies of the witnesses and their performance under cross-examination.
1. 1.1 Aggressive or detailed questioning of someone.
  she is capable of facing tougher cross-examination in the political debates
  Example sentencesExamples
  Ministers can now face a gruelling cross-examination.
  The broadcasting media are telling us that he is captured, without the usual cross-examination about independent confirmation that it is him.
  I am not persuaded that the issues cannot be decided without cross-examination.
  There aren't a lot of universal truths in our world that can withstand a rigorous cross-examination.
  It has continually evaded critical scrutiny and proper cross-examination.

单词	cross-examination
释义	Definition of cross-examination in English: cross-examination nounˌkrɒsɪɡˌzamɪˈneɪʃ(ə)nˌkrɔsəɡˌzæməˈneɪʃ(ə)n mass noun 1The formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony already given. he testified consistently under vigorous cross-examination count noun further cross-examinations on these questions would be required Example sentencesExamples Alternatively, he has suggested that all the key witnesses give their evidence in chief before any cross-examination begins. Under cross-examination, he admitted that he had never told anyone of this conviction. I have had the advantage of seeing each of the main witnesses undergo long and searching cross-examinations. Consider the testimonies of the witnesses and their performance under cross-examination. Mr Clements was asked in cross-examination about this letter. During cross-examination, he confirmed that the phone calls had taken place that morning. The court may limit cross-examination. He made a number of concessions under cross-examination. The motion was very complex with extensive affidavits and cross-examinations of several witnesses. They have the right to face and accuse alleged abusers in person, but they will also face cross-examination. 1.1 Aggressive or detailed questioning of someone. she is capable of facing tougher cross-examination in the political debates Example sentencesExamples There aren't a lot of universal truths in our world that can withstand a rigorous cross-examination. I am not persuaded that the issues cannot be decided without cross-examination. The broadcasting media are telling us that he is captured, without the usual cross-examination about independent confirmation that it is him. Ministers can now face a gruelling cross-examination. It has continually evaded critical scrutiny and proper cross-examination. Definition of cross-examination in US English: cross-examination nounˌkrôsəɡˌzaməˈnāSH(ə)nˌkrɔsəɡˌzæməˈneɪʃ(ə)n 1The formal interrogation of a witness called by the other party in a court of law to challenge or extend testimony already given. he testified consistently under vigorous cross-examination further cross-examinations on these questions would be required Example sentencesExamples Under cross-examination, he admitted that he had never told anyone of this conviction. Mr Clements was asked in cross-examination about this letter. The court may limit cross-examination. During cross-examination, he confirmed that the phone calls had taken place that morning. They have the right to face and accuse alleged abusers in person, but they will also face cross-examination. Alternatively, he has suggested that all the key witnesses give their evidence in chief before any cross-examination begins. The motion was very complex with extensive affidavits and cross-examinations of several witnesses. He made a number of concessions under cross-examination. I have had the advantage of seeing each of the main witnesses undergo long and searching cross-examinations. Consider the testimonies of the witnesses and their performance under cross-examination. 1.1 Aggressive or detailed questioning of someone. she is capable of facing tougher cross-examination in the political debates Example sentencesExamples Ministers can now face a gruelling cross-examination. The broadcasting media are telling us that he is captured, without the usual cross-examination about independent confirmation that it is him. I am not persuaded that the issues cannot be decided without cross-examination. There aren't a lot of universal truths in our world that can withstand a rigorous cross-examination. It has continually evaded critical scrutiny and proper cross-examination.
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