Cross-Examination (or “Cross-Ex”, “CX”)

General Definition: A three-minute period when debaters ask the speaker questions about their speech. May also refer to an American format of policy debate.

• Public Forum: Not used in PF, where “Crossfire” and “Grand Crossfire” are used to ask questions instead.
• World Schools Debate: Not used in WSD, where “Points of Information” are offered instead.
• British Parliamentary: Not used in BP, where “Points of Information” are offered instead.
• Canadian National Debate Format: Not used in CNDF, where “Points of Information” are offered instead.