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Interrogatory

A formal question or inquiry; esp. (Law), a question asked in writing.

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Catechism 76% connected

A form of instruction by means of questions and answers.

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Cross-examination 76% connected

The interrogating or questioning of a witness by the party against whom he has been called and examined. See Examination.

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Deposition 76% connected

The act of depositing or deposing; the act of laying down or thrown down; precipitation.

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Inquisition 76% connected

The act of inquiring; inquiry; search; examination; inspection; investigation.

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Interview 76% connected

A mutual sight or view; a meeting face to face; usually, a formal or official meeting for consultation; a conference; as, the secretary had an interv…

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Reexamination 76% connected

A repeated examination. See under Examination.

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Inquiring 76% connected

of Inquire

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Questioning 76% connected

of Question

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Interrogate 74% connected

To question formally; to question; to examine by asking questions; as, to interrogate a witness.

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Interrogate 74% connected

To question formally; to question; to examine by asking questions; as, to interrogate a witness.

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Examination 92% connected

The act of examining, or state of being examined; a careful search, investigation, or inquiry; scrutiny by study or experiment.

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Interrogation 92% connected

The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.

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Interrogative 92% connected

Denoting a question; expressed in the form of a question; as, an interrogative sentence; an interrogative pronoun.

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