interrogatory

in·ter·rog·a·to·ry  (nt-rg-tôr, -tr)

adj.

Asking a question; of the nature of a question; interrogative.

n. pl. in·ter·rog·a·to·ries Law

A formal or written question, as to a witness, usually requiring an answer under oath.

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inter·roga·tori·ly adv.

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interrogatory [in-ter-rog-a-tree]

Adjective

expressing or involving a question

Noun

pl -tories

a question or interrogation

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	interrogatory - formal systematic questioning examination, interrogation inquiring, questioning - a request for information catechism - a series of question put to an individual (such as a political candidate) to elicit their views deposition - (law) a pretrial interrogation of a witness; usually conducted in a lawyer's office inquisition - a severe interrogation (often violating the rights or privacy of individuals) third degree - interrogation often accompanied by torture to extort information or a confession cross-examination - (law) close questioning of a hostile witness in a court of law to discredit or throw a new light on the testimony already provided in direct examination direct examination - (law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness redirect examination, reexamination - (law) questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness after that witness has been subject to cross-examination interview - the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists; "my interviews with teenagers revealed a weakening of religious bonds" debriefing - report of a mission or task
Adj.	1.	interrogatory - relating to the use of or having the nature of an interrogation interrogative asserting, declarative, declaratory - relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration