Interrogatory (Noun)
Meaning
Formal systematic questioning.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The detective asked the suspect a series of interrogatory questions to gather more information about the crime scene.
- During the trial, the lawyer used an interrogatory approach to challenge the credibility of the key witness.
- The researcher designed an interrogatory survey to collect data on the participants' attitudes towards the new policy.
- The interrogatory nature of the interview made the job candidate feel uncomfortable and defensive.
- The interrogatory techniques used by the investigator helped to uncover the discrepancies in the suspect's alibi.