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Definition of: cross-examine
(krôs′ig·zam′in, kros′-) v.t. ·ined, ·in·ing
1. To question anew (a witness called by the opposing party) for the purpose of testing the reliability of his previous testimony.
2. To cross–question generally.
—cross′–ex·am′i·na′tion noun
—cross′–ex·am′·in·er noun
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