examine-in-chief
verb
examination-in-chief
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a word derived from
examine-in-chief.
Example Sentences
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So far, Jeffreys had been conducting an examination-in-chief, or what served the same purpose.
From State Trials, Political and Social Volume 1 (of 2) by Sir Harry Lushington Stephen
"And I think you told my learned friend in examination-in-chief that you had no knowledge of the fact that both your bedroom and Mr. Collingwood's opened out of the same sitting-room?"
From A Butterfly on the Wheel by Cyril Arthur Edward Ranger Gull
The Right Hon. Chairman must remember that it is possible that a single reference in the examination-in-chief may only require cross-examination on the part of the Clients whom we represent.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, March 28, 1891 by Various
I would suggest that, as this question has been answered three times, the witness be excused further examination at the hands of Counsel not present at the examination-in-chief.
From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, March 28, 1891 by Various
The examination-in-chief of Mme Lacoste ended with her firm declaration that she knew nothing of the poisoning of her husband, and that she had spoken the truth through all her interrogations.
From She Stands Accused by Victor MacClure
