cross-examination Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun (law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination

WordNet

Cross"-ex*am`i*na"tion noun
Definitions
  1. (Low) The interrogating or questioning of a witness by the party against whom he has been called and examined. See Examination.

Webster 1913