cross-examine
intermediateB2/krɔs ɪɡˈzæmɪn/ · cross-ex-am-ine
To question a witness in a court of law in a way that challenges the testimony they have given.
Meanings
To question a witness in a court of law in a way that challenges the testimony they have given.
عدالت میں کسی گواہ سے چھان بین کرنا جس سے اسکی گواہی کو چیلنج کیا جائے۔
تفتیش کرنا
taftish karna
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- cross-examine a witness
- cross-examine effectively
- cross-examine in court
Example Sentences
The lawyer decided to cross-examine the witness to uncover inconsistencies.
وکلا نے گواہ کی تفتیش کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا تاکہ تضادات کو سامنے لایا جا سکے۔
Wikla ne gawah ki taftish karne ka faisla kiya taake tazad ko samne laya ja sake.
During the trial, the defendant's attorney began to cross-examine the prosecution's main witness.
مقدمے کے دوران، مدعا علیہ کے وکیل نے استغاثہ کے اہم گواہ کی تفتیش شروع کی۔
Muqadma ke doran, mudda aliye ke wakil ne istiqbala ke aham gawah ki taftish shuru ki.
It is important to cross-examine witnesses thoroughly to ensure justice.
یہ ضروری ہے کہ گواہوں کی مکمل تفتیش کی جائے تاکہ انصاف یقینی بنایا جا سکے۔
Yeh zaroori hai keh gawahon ki mukammal taftish ki jaye taake insaf yaqini banaya ja sake.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of a courtroom scene where lawyers 'cross' paths to interrogate witnesses.
Imagine a lawyer with a briefcase, vigorously questioning a witness in front of a judge.
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📖 Etymology
Origin: English "cross + examine" — to examine in a thorough manner, especially in court
First known use: 1600s
The term 'cross-examine' has been used in legal contexts since the 17th century to refer to the questioning of a witness by the opposing party.