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interrogatory - 6 dictionary results

in⋅ter⋅rog⋅a⋅to⋅ry

[in-tuh-rog-uh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee]
adjective, noun, plural -to⋅ries.
–adjective
1. conveying or expressing a question; interrogative.
–noun
2. a question; inquiry.
3. Law. a formal or written question.

Origin:
1525–35; < LL interrogātōrius. See interrogate, -tory 1
in·ter·rog·a·to·ry     (ĭn'tə-rŏg'ə-tôr'ē, -tōr'ē)  Pronunciation Key 
adj.   Asking a question; of the nature of a question; interrogative.
n.   pl. in·ter·rog·a·to·ries Law
A formal or written question, as to a witness, usually requiring an answer under oath.
in'ter·rog'a·to'ri·ly adv.
interrogatory

adjective
1. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation [syn: interrogative] [ant: asserting

noun
1. formal systematic questioning [syn: interrogation


Main Entry: in·ter·rog·a·to·ry
Pronunciation: "in-t&-'rä-g&-"tOr-E
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -ries
: a written question required by law to be answered under the direction of a court; especially : a written question directed by one party to another regarding information that is within the scope of discovery —see also general verdict and special verdict at VERDICT, SPECIAL INTERROGATORY
NOTE: Interrogatories are widely used as a discovery device in civil procedure and also have limited use in criminal proceedings. An interrogatory may be objected to and does not have to be answered if the court determines that it is excessive or burdensome. An interrogatory may also be submitted by a judge to a jury when the court asks for a general verdict and wants to know the basis of the decision, or when the court requires the jury to return a special verdict.

Interrogatory

In`ter*rog"a*to*ry\, n.; pl. Interrogatories. [Cf. F. interrogatoire.] A formal question or inquiry; esp. (Law), a question asked in writing. --Macaulay.

Interrogatory

In`ter*rog"a*to*ry\, a. [L. interrogatorius.] Containing, expressing, or implying a question; as, an interrogatory sentence.

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