redirect examination

noun

Definition of redirect examination

law
: an additional direct examination of a witness following cross-examination sought clarification of the witness's testimony on redirect examination When cross-examination has been completed the attorney who called the witness may conduct redirect examination to clarify the testimony.Civil Procedure

called also redirect

First Known Use of redirect examination

1854, in the meaning defined above

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redirect examination

noun
re·​di·​rect examination | \ ˌrē-də-ˈrekt-, -ˌdī-\

Legal Definition of redirect examination

: examination of a witness again after cross-examination