Antonyms for cross-examination

Grammar : Noun

Spell : kraws-ig-zam-in, kros-

Phonetic Transcription : ˈkrɔs ɪgˈzæm ɪn, ˈkrɒs-

Definition of cross-examination

Origin : also cross examination; 1827, "an examination of a witness by the other side, to 'check' the effects of previous questioning," from cross (adj.) + examination. Related: Cross-examine (1660s).

As in inquiry : noun asking; looking into
As in trial : noun legal proceeding
As in inquisition : noun official inquiry
As in interrogation : noun questioning
As in third degree : noun exhaustive questioning
As in interrogatory : noun inquiry
As in examination : noun test, analysis

Example sentences :

But no occasion arose for either defiance or cross-examination.
Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln

Really, Sir Terence, if my word is not sufficient, I refuse to submit to cross-examination.
Extract from : « The Snare » by Rafael Sabatini

Alden Lytton read it, and then recommenced his cross-examination of the minister.
Extract from : « Victor's Triumph » by Mrs. E. D. E. N. Southworth

I own that I did not feel easy under this cross-examination.
Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever

They'd have it out on the cross-examination, at all events, if not on the direct.
Extract from : « Barrington » by Charles James Lever

"State" gives the unpleasant suggestion of a cross-examination.
Extract from : « How to Write Letters (Formerly The Book of Letters) » by Mary Owens Crowther

Ortheris stood firm and was not shaken by any cross-examination.
Extract from : « Soldiers Three, Part II. » by Rudyard Kipling

I had to put the conversation into the form of a cross-examination.
Extract from : « Novel Notes » by Jerome K. Jerome

He was not unacquainted with Merrington's methods of cross-examination.
Extract from : « The Hand in the Dark » by Arthur J. Rees

She has given me such a cross-examination, my blood runs cold.
Extract from : « White Lies » by Charles Reade

Synonyms for cross-examination

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