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interrogatory

 

[ ɪnˈtɛrəɡəˌtɔːri ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

inquiry

Relating to or denoting a sentence, clause, or phrase that asks a question.

Synonyms

inquiring, questioning

Examples of usage

  • It is an interrogatory sentence that requires a response.
  • The interrogatory nature of the statement prompted further investigation.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,158, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.