Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
interrogatory
Adjective
/ˌɪn.təˈrɒɡ.ə.tər.i/
Definition
A formal set of questions that a party in a lawsuit must answer under oath.
Examples
- The lawyer submitted interrogatory requests to gather information from the defendant.
- During the trial, the interrogatory responses were crucial in establishing the timeline of events.
Meaning
Interrogatory refers to a written set of questions sent from one party to another in a legal case as part of the discovery process.
Synonyms
- Inquisitory
- Questioning
- Interrogative
