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Webster 1913 Edition


Interrogatory

Inˊter-rog′a-to-ry

,
Noun.
;
pl.
Interrogatories
(#)
.
[Cf. F.
interrogatoire
.]
A formal question or inquiry;
esp.
(Law)
,
a question or series of questions asked in writing, usually as part of a lawsuit.
Macaulay.

Inˊter-rog′a-to-ry

,
Adj.
[L.
interrogatorius
.]
Containing, expressing, or implying a question;
as, an
interrogatory
sentence
.

Webster 1828 Edition


Interrogatory

INTERROG'ATORY

,
Noun.
A question or inquiry. In law, a particular question to a witness, who is to answer it under the solemnities of an oath. This may be in open court or before commissioners.

INTERROG'ATORY

,
Adj.
Containing a question; expressing a question; as an interrogatory sentence.