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Cross examining

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cross questionverbquestion closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side
cross-examinationnoun(law) The interrogation or questioning of a witness by the party against whom they have been called and examined, in an attempt to prove or reveal something false or untold during direct examination.
cross-examineverb(intransitive) To question a trial witness who has already been questioned by the other side.
cross-examined(intransitive) To question a trial witness who has already been questioned by the other side.
interrogateverb(transitive) to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner
questioningnounThe action of asking questions; a survey; an inquiry.
cross examinationnounAlternative form of cross-examination. [(law) The interrogation or questioning of a witness by the party against whom they have been called and examined, in an attempt to prove or reveal something false or untold during direct examination.]
interrogatingverbAn instance of interrogating.
interrogationnounThe act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
direct examinationnoun(law) In a legal trial, the questioning of a witness by the attorney for the party who has called the witness to testify.
interrogatedverb(transitive) to question or quiz, especially in a thorough and/or aggressive manner
interrogatorynounA question; an interrogation.
investigatingverbthe work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
interrogatoriesnounIn law, interrogatories (also known as requests for further information) are a formal set of written questions propounded by one litigant and required to be answered by an adversary in order to clarify matters of fact and help to determine in advance what facts will be presented at any trial in the case.
investigativeOf or pertaining to investigation
interviewingnounA formal meeting, in person, for the assessment of a candidate or applicant.
investigationnounThe act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination
interrogatornounOne who interrogates; a person who asks questions, especially one who is adversarial.
investigatorynounAimed at investigating.
scrutinizingverb(transitive) To examine something with great care or detail, as to look for hidden or obscure flaws.

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