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.tərˈɒɡ.ə.tər.i/
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Noun

a question or series of questions put to a witness or other party in a legal case

Example:
The lawyer submitted a detailed interrogatory to the opposing counsel.
The judge allowed the use of written interrogatories in the discovery phase.

Adjective

of the nature of a question; questioning

Example:
He gave her an interrogatory look, waiting for an explanation.
Her tone was distinctly interrogatory, demanding an answer.