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cross-questioner

/ˈkrɒsˌkwes.tʃə.nər/

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noun

/ˈkrɒsˌkwes.tʃə.nər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, который допрашивает свидетеля или говорящего подробно и часто с вызовом, особенно в отношении предыдущих заявлений или показаний.

A noun referring to a person who interrogates a witness or speaker in a detailed and often challenging manner, especially regarding previous statements or testimony.

  1. Interrogator in legal contextC1formal

    A person who questions a witness carefully, especially about testimony given earlier, often during a trial.

    ruПерекрёстный допрашивающий

    • The cross-questioner challenged the witness's earlier statements.
    • A skilled cross-questioner can reveal inconsistencies in testimony.
    • The lawyer acted as a cross-questioner during the trial.

    Synonymscross-examinerexaminerinterrogatorquestioner

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