Sign in
Enter the word for search

cross-examining

Translations

cross-examiningnoun
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of cross-examining.
перекрёстный допросюрид.
Skilled cross-examining can reveal inconsistencies in a witness’s testimony.
Умелый перекрёстный допрос может выявить несоответствия в показаниях свидетеля.
Additional translations
контрдопросюрид.; реже
cross-examininggerund / present participle
Used attributively to describe someone or something engaged in cross-examination.
перекрёстно-допрашивающийюрид.; прич. прилаг.
The cross-examining attorney pressed the witness with pointed questions.
Перекрёстно-допрашивающий адвокат задавал свидетелю острые вопросы.
cross-examineverb

cross-examining

Gerund

cross-examined
Past Simple
cross-examined
Past Participle
cross-examining
Gerund
допрашиватьЧасто употребляется в юридическом контексте для обозначения перекрёстного допроса.
The defense attorney cross-examined the key witness for over an hour.
Адвокат защиты допрашивал ключевого свидетеля более часа.
Additional translations
распрашиватьРазговорный вариант для интенсивного, детального опроса.

Definitions

cross-examiningnoun
The act or process of questioning a witness in court after direct examination, typically by the opposing counsel.
Skilled cross-examining can reveal inconsistencies in a witness’s testimony.
cross-examininggerund / present participle
Engaged in or relating to the act of cross-examining a witness.
The cross-examining attorney pressed the witness with pointed questions.
cross-examineverb
To question a witness called by the opposing side in a court of law in order to test or challenge the testimony already given.
The defense attorney cross-examined the key witness for over an hour.
To question someone closely and systematically in order to obtain detailed information or reveal inconsistencies.
Reporters cross-examined the minister about the controversial decision.
OverviewPhrasesExamplesAI ExpertDictionaries