Voir Dire - ANSWER A preliminary examination of a witness or a juror by a judge or coun-
sel. Any objection that can take place during the preliminary hearing
Deposition - ANSWER the process of giving sworn evidence
Prosecution - ANSWER the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against some-
one in respect of a criminal charge
Defense - ANSWER the case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued
in a lawsuit
Direct Examination - ANSWER the questioning of a witness by the party that has called
that witness to give evidence, in order to support the case that is being made
Recess - ANSWER a period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee,
court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended
Cross Examination - ANSWER the examination of a witness who has already testified in
order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility
Redirection Examination - ANSWER the second direct examination of a witness after the
cross examination ***optional***
Testimony - ANSWER a statement or declaration given under oath
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sel. Any objection that can take place during the preliminary hearing
Deposition - ANSWER the process of giving sworn evidence
Prosecution - ANSWER the institution and conducting of legal proceedings against some-
one in respect of a criminal charge
Defense - ANSWER the case presented by or on behalf of the party being accused or sued
in a lawsuit
Direct Examination - ANSWER the questioning of a witness by the party that has called
that witness to give evidence, in order to support the case that is being made
Recess - ANSWER a period of time when the proceedings of a parliament, committee,
court of law, or other official body are temporarily suspended
Cross Examination - ANSWER the examination of a witness who has already testified in
order to check or discredit the witness's testimony, knowledge, or credibility
Redirection Examination - ANSWER the second direct examination of a witness after the
cross examination ***optional***
Testimony - ANSWER a statement or declaration given under oath
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