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Cross Examination - Learn about Cross Examination in Due Process Hearings

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Definition: Cross-Examination is a procedure occurring in a due process hearing or court proceeding where the spokespersons of the opposing parties have the opportunity to ask questions of witnesses who have presented testimony for the opposing sides.

Also Known As: cross-examination

Alternate Spellings: cross examination

Examples:
The attorney declined to conduct a cross-examination because he knew the case was lost.

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