Meaning of the word interrogatory in English
What does interrogatory mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
interrogatory
US /ˌɪn.təˈrɑːɡ.ə.tɔːr.i/
UK /ˌɪn.təˈrɑːɡ.ə.tɔːr.i/
Noun
1.
a question or series of questions put to a witness or other party in a legal case
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The lawyer submitted a detailed interrogatory to the opposing counsel.
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The judge allowed the use of written interrogatories in the discovery phase.
Adjective
1.
of the nature of a question; questioning
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He gave her an interrogatory look, waiting for an explanation.
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Her tone was distinctly interrogatory, demanding an answer.
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