interrogatory

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interrogatory
n. question, inquiry; official question, written question (Law)
 
adj. containing a question, expressing a question; questioning, inquisitive, interrogative

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Interrogatories
In law, interrogatories (also known as requests for further information) are a formal set of written questions propounded by one litigant and required to be answered by an adversary, in order to clarify matters of fact and help to determine in advance what facts will be presented at any trial in the case.

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interrogatory

Noun
1. formal systematic questioning
(synonym) interrogation, examination
(hypernym) questioning, inquiring
(hyponym) catechism

Adjective
1. relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation
(synonym) interrogative, asking(a)
(antonym) declarative, declaratory, asserting(a)


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Interrogatory
(n.)
A formal question or inquiry; esp. (Law), a question asked in writing.
  
 
(a.)
Containing, expressing, or implying a question; as, an interrogatory sentence.
  

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interrogatory
Synonyms and related words:
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