cross-examination
noun
cross-ex·am·i·na·tion
ˈkrȯs-ig-ˌza-mə-ˈnā-shən 
: 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
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Teng opened his cross-examination, pressing the CEO to remind the court of the size of his golden parachute if the deal is approved: $43 million.
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Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2024
But to present it to a court, subject it to scrutiny and cross-examination, have a judge hear it and rule, there's not been a single shred of evidence presented in any court in the country.
—CBS News, 1 Sep. 2024
Spiro’s method of cross-examination was aggressive compared to his approach yesterday, speaking quickly and keeping the jurors' attention.
—NBC News, 11 July 2024
This directly contradicts a statement Trone gave on the stand during cross-examination prosecution on Monday—he’s always pled innocent to all charges.
—James Sanders, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2024
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Alexander Coolidge, The Enquirer, 5 Sep. 2024
But to present it to a court, subject it to scrutiny and cross-examination, have a judge hear it and rule, there's not been a single shred of evidence presented in any court in the country.
—CBS News, 1 Sep. 2024
Spiro’s method of cross-examination was aggressive compared to his approach yesterday, speaking quickly and keeping the jurors' attention.
—NBC News, 11 July 2024
This directly contradicts a statement Trone gave on the stand during cross-examination prosecution on Monday—he’s always pled innocent to all charges.
—James Sanders, VIBE.com, 7 Aug. 2024
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“Cross-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cross-examination. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.
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