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cross–examination
noun cross–ex·am·i·na·tion \ˈkrȯs-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən\
Definition of CROSS-EXAMINATION
: the examination of a witness who has already testified in order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility — compare direct examination
— cross–ex·am·ine \-ig-ˈza-mən\ verb
— cross–ex·am·in·er \-ˈzam-nər, -ˈza-mə-\ noun
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First Known Use of CROSS-EXAMINATION
circa 1707
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