Examination on Affidavit Definition: An examination under oath of the deponent of an affidavit. Also known as cross-examination on affidavit.See Cross-Examination on an Affidavit: Chambers On Trial .REFERENCES:Duhaime, Lloyd, Cross-Examination on an Affidavit: Chambers On Trial Categories & Topics: Civil Litigation & Evidence Law Dictionary Find you are constantly looking up definitions? Try our search provider (works in most modern browsers) If you find an error or omission in Duhaime's Legal Dictionary, or if you have legal term suggestion, we'd love to hear from you!