Definition of INTERROGATORY

interrogatory

Plural: interrogatories

Noun

  • formal systematic questioning
  • A formal question or set of questions submitted to opposing party to answer, generally governed by court rule.
  • A question; an interrogation.

Adjective

  • relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation

Adj

  • Serving to interrogate; questioning.

Examples

  • an interrogatory glance

Origin / Etymology

From Late Latin; equivalent to interrogate + -ory (“pertaining to”), or more distantly inter- + rogatory.

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