cross-examination

• Sustantivo que designa el interrogatorio oficial de un testigo por la parte contraria en un juicio, generalmente con el fin de impugnar o precisar las declaraciones hechas durante el interrogatorio directo.

A noun referring to the formal questioning of a witness by the opposing legal counsel in a court of law, typically aimed at challenging or clarifying the testimony given during direct examination.

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   The formal questioning of a witness by the opposing legal counsel in a court of law, typically after direct examination, aimed at challenging or clarifying the witness's testimony.

   Interrogatorio contradictorio

   • The defense attorney conducted a rigorous cross-examination of the prosecution's key witness.
   • During cross-examination, the witness admitted to inconsistencies in their earlier statement.
   • The judge allowed the cross-examination to continue for another hour.

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