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A quick definition of cross-question:

Term: CROSS-QUESTION

Definition: A cross-question is a type of question that is directed towards a witness in a legal setting. It is a part of a series of questions that are asked to gather information and clarify any doubts. A categorical question is a type of leading question that is used to guide the witness towards a particular answer.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: A cross-question is a type of question that is directed towards a witness during a legal proceeding. It is a follow-up question that is asked to clarify or challenge the witness's previous statement.

Example: During a trial, the defense lawyer may cross-question a witness to challenge their testimony. For example, if the witness claims to have seen the defendant at the scene of the crime, the defense lawyer may ask a cross-question to clarify the witness's line of sight or to challenge their ability to identify the defendant.

Explanation: The example illustrates how a cross-question is used in a legal setting to challenge or clarify a witness's testimony. The defense lawyer uses a cross-question to challenge the witness's ability to identify the defendant, which could weaken the prosecution's case.

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llama

9:31

some people hate him. some people love him, but he a real one: https://youtu.be/w5oEqiVQcF4?t=173

llama

9:32

[kevin oleary]

jackfrost11770

9:33

worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.

jackfrost11770

9:33

worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.

jackfrost11770

9:33

worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.

jackfrost11770

9:33

worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.

jackfrost11770

9:33

worthless i trust you implicitly you know what it will happen now.

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

9:34

I mean if Fordham doesn't release today I will purposefully get on a train, go to new york, and then take the stinkiest shit inside the admission office's toilet (potentially clogging it and forcing them to get a plumber)

jackfrost11770

9:35

IS IT ONLY ON MY END WHY DID THAT SEND TEN MILLION TIMES

jackfrost11770

9:35

HELLO

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

9:35

it sent a million times lol

jackfrost11770

9:35

WHAT HAPPENED

TheAdoptedOne

9:35

yeah i thought you were tweaking for a second

jackfrost11770

9:35

i'm so sorry everyone what the actual fuck this website hates me

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

9:35

Jack's just tweaking on LSD no biggie

jackfrost11770

9:36

to be fair this accurately represents my mental state

KnowledgeableRitzyWasp

9:37

election day psychosis coming in hot (fordham)

jackfrost11770

9:38

usc pls pull through .....

jackfrost11770

9:38

i literally just need one A so i can relax before my ED decision

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

9:38

oh that's right USC might release

soapy

9:43

USC still has not looked at my app

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

9:43

when did you submit soapy?

soapy

9:44

10/16

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

9:44

to be fair it took them almost 2 months for me to go under review

soapy

9:44

Feelin a bit stressed, as I've got no date change for Michigan either despite applying 10/7

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

9:45

I have not had a date change either for Mich but I've seen people get in without one so who knows

TheAdoptedOne

9:46

I applied 9/25 to like 6 schools and some (Houston) have no date change yet so dw

soapy

9:46

But do people get in without addresses going long?

WorthlessAttractiveZombie

9:46

it's tough to tell because a lot of people type out their addresses long to begin with

soapy

9:46

Ah. I didn't. Looking back, my Mich supplement kind of sucks, so there's that

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