noun
interrogatory
Interrogatory (noun) means a formal question, or list of questions, put to the other side in a case for them to answer, usually under rules set by the court.
noun
1
A formal question, or list of questions, put to the other side in a case for them to answer, usually under rules set by the court.
"Kimberling, on the advice of his lawyer Frank Kameny, refused to answer several questions put to him on the 16-question interrogatory. After strong objections, the questions in question were withdrawn."
— , Security Clearance Cleared (1976)
2
A question, especially one put to someone directly.
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Etymology
From Late Latin, equivalent to interrogate + -ory (“pertaining to”), or, more distantly, to inter- + rogatory.
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What is the meaning of interrogatory?
"interrogatory" (noun) means a formal question, or list of questions, put to the other side in a case for them to answer, usually under rules set by the court.
What is another word for interrogatory?
Other words for "interrogatory" include interrogation, examination.
What are the different meanings of interrogatory?
"interrogatory" has 2 main meanings: 1. A formal question, or list of questions, put to the other side in a case for them to answer, usually under rules set by the court; 2. A question, especially one put to someone directly.
