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interrogatory

/ɪntəˈrɒɡətri/ noun · British & US
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What does interrogatory mean?

noun

A question asked in order to obtain information, especially one asked in a formal or official manner. A written question, especially one used in a legal or official context.

Example

"The lawyer submitted a series of interrogatories to the witness in order to clarify their testimony."

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