cross examine

• Interroger de manière approfondie un témoin lors d'un procès ou d'une audience, généralement par l'avocat de la partie adverse, afin de contester ou de vérifier la véracité de ses déclarations précédentes.

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.

   contre-interroger

   • 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.