Cross-examining
Translation of "cross-examining" into Russian
cross-examining
Nouncross-examining
Gerund functioning as an uncountable noun meaning the act of cross-examining.
перекрёстный допрос
юрид. Skilled cross-examining can reveal inconsistencies in a witness’s testimony.
Умелый перекрёстный допрос может выявить несоответствия в показаниях свидетеля.
Additional translations
контрдопрос
юрид.; реже cross-examine
Verbcross-examining
Gerund
cross-examine
cross-examines
cross-examining Gerund
cross-examined Past Simple / Past Participle
Часто 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
распрашивать
Разговорный вариант для интенсивного, детального опроса. cross-examining
Pres. Participlecross-examining
Used attributively to describe someone or something engaged in cross-examination.
перекрёстно-допрашивающий
юрид.; прич. прилаг. The cross-examining attorney pressed the witness with pointed questions.
Перекрёстно-допрашивающий адвокат задавал свидетелю острые вопросы.
Definitions
cross-examining
NounThe 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-examine
VerbTo 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.
cross-examining
Pres. ParticipleEngaged in or relating to the act of cross-examining a witness.
The cross-examining attorney pressed the witness with pointed questions.