cross examine

• Interrogar exhaustivamente a un testigo durante un juicio o audiencia, normalmente por el abogado contrario, para impugnar o verificar la veracidad de sus declaraciones anteriores.

To question a witness thoroughly during a trial or hearing, typically by the opposing legal counsel, in order to challenge or test the truthfulness of their earlier testimony.

1. B2formal

   To question a witness in a court of law after they have given their initial testimony, typically to challenge or clarify their statements.

   Interrogar en contrainterrogatorio

   • The lawyer began to cross-examine the witness about the events of that night.
   • During the trial, the defense attorney cross-examined the prosecution's key witness.
   • The judge allowed the prosecutor to cross-examine the defendant.