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cross-examiner

Noun

Meaning

One who cross-examines or conducts a crosse-examination.

Source: Webster's dictionary

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Similarly, courts in England, South Africa, Australia, and Canada allow a cross-examiner to exceed the scope of direct examination. Source: Internet

Sticking to the brief known facts is key for the witness, making it difficult for the cross-examiner to make the witness appear confused, biased or deceitful. Source: Internet

The cross-examiner often needs to discredit a potentially biased or damaging witness in the eyes of the jury without appearing to be doing so in an unfair way. Source: Internet

Typically the cross-examiner must appear friendly, talk softly and sincerely to relax the guarded witness. Source: Internet

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