HyperDic: cross-question

English > 1 sense of the word cross-question:
NOUNcommunicationcross-questiona question asked in cross-examination
English > cross-question: 1 sense > noun 1, communication
MeaningA question asked in cross-examination.
Part ofcross-examination(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
Broaderquestion, interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentenceA sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
Spanishrepregunta
Catalanrepregunta
Verbscross questionquestion closely, or question a witness that has already been questioned by the opposing side

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