Interrogatory: meaning, definitions and examples
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interrogatory
[ ɪnˈtɛrəɡəˌtɔːri ]
inquiry
Relating to or denoting a sentence, clause, or phrase that asks a question.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- It is an interrogatory sentence that requires a response.
- The interrogatory nature of the statement prompted further investigation.
law
A written question that is formally put to one party in a case by another party and that must be answered.
Synonyms
query, question
Examples of usage
- The lawyer submitted a series of interrogatories to gather information.
- Answering the interrogatories accurately is crucial for the legal process.
Translations
Translations of the word "interrogatory" in other languages:
🇵🇹 interrogatório
🇮🇳 पूछताछ
🇩🇪 Vernehmung
🇮🇩 interogasi
🇺🇦 допит
🇵🇱 przesłuchanie
🇯🇵 尋問 (じんもん)
🇫🇷 interrogatoire
🇪🇸 interrogatorio
🇹🇷 sorgulama
🇰🇷 심문 (심문)
🇸🇦 استجواب
🇨🇿 výslech
🇸🇰 výsluch
🇨🇳 审问 (shěnwèn)
🇸🇮 zaslišanje
🇮🇸 yfirheyrsla
🇰🇿 сұрастыру
🇬🇪 კითხვის
🇦🇿 sorğu-sual
🇲🇽 interrogatorio
Word origin
The word 'interrogatory' originates from the Latin word 'interrogatorius', which means 'pertaining to asking questions'. The term has been used in English since the late 16th century. In legal contexts, 'interrogatory' refers to a formal written question, often used in court proceedings to collect information from a party involved in a case.
See also: interrogating, interrogation, interrogator.