ALL meanings of cross-examination
cross-ex·am·ine
C c - verb with object cross-examination to examine by questions intended to check a previous examination; examine closely or minutely. 1
- verb with object cross-examination Law. to examine (a witness called by the opposing side), as for the purpose of discrediting the witness's testimony. 1
- noun cross-examination law: interrogate witness 1
- noun cross-examination (law) The interrogating or questioning of a witness by the party against whom he or she has been called and examined. See examination. 0