noun
Legal term for questioning a witness called by the opposing side in a trial or hearing.
弁護士は証人に対して反対尋問を行った。
The lawyer conducted a cross-examination of the witness.
Standard kanji spelling for cross-examination.
Variant using 訊 (to ask, inquire); less common than 尋問.
尋問 means 'questioning' or 'interrogation' in general; 反対尋問 specifically refers to cross-examination by the opposing party.
Compound of 反対 (opposition) and 尋問 (questioning, interrogation).