Cross-examination and Reply

Cross-examination

Cross-examination noun - (law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination.

Reply is an antonym for cross-examination in topics: inquiry, asking.

Reply

Reply noun - Something spoken or written in reaction especially to a question.
Usage example: I look forward to your reply to my request

Cross-examination is an antonym for reply.

Nearby Words: replied, replying
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