"examination-in-chief" meaning in All languages combined

See examination-in-chief on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: examinations-in-chief [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|examinations-in-chief}} examination-in-chief (plural examinations-in-chief)
  1. (law) the examination of a witness by the party who called them. Related terms: cross-examination
    Sense id: en-examination-in-chief-en-noun-iejin3~1 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Law Topics: law
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