Definition of interrogatory Interrogatory
/ɪntɛɹɑˈgʌtɔˌɹi/ - [interagutoree] - in•ter•rog•a•to•ry
We found 8 definitions of interrogatory from 4 different sources.
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What does interrogatory mean?
WordNet
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| interrogatory - relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation | ||
| interrogative | ||
| asserting, declaratory, declarative relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration | ||
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| interrogatory - formal systematic questioning | ||
| interrogation, examination | ||
| inquiring, questioning a request for information | ||
| catechism an elementary book summarizing the principles of a Christian religion; written as questions and answers | ||
| deposition the act of deposing someone; removing a powerful person from a position or office | ||
| inquisition a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals) | ||
| third degree interrogation often accompanied by torture to extort information or a confession | ||
| cross-examination (law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination | ||
| direct examination (law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness | ||
| redirect examination, reexamination (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination | ||
| interview the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists; "my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- interrogatory (Noun)
A formal question submitted to opposing party to answer, generally governed by court rule. - interrogatory (Noun)
A question; an interrogation. - interrogatory (Adjective)
Serving to interrogate; questioning.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- interrogatory (n.)
A formal question or inquiry; esp. (Law), a question asked in writing. - interrogatory (a.)
Containing, expressing, or implying a question; as, an interrogatory sentence.
Part of speech
🔤- interrogatory, noun, singular of interrogatories.
