noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
confrontation of accused and witness; cross-examination
Legal term for bringing the accused and a witness together for questioning to verify testimony. Used in criminal procedure.
裁判所は被告人と証人の対質を命じた。
The court ordered a confrontation between the accused and the witness.
弁護人は証人と対質する権利がある。
The defense attorney has the right to cross-examine the witness.