interrogatory
[/ˌɪntəˈrɒɡətəri/ (noun) or /ɪnˈtɛrəɡətɔːri/ (adjective)]
noun, adjectivemasculine (noun form in Portuguese)pl: interrogatories
interrogatório
1. (Law) A formal written question submitted to an opposing party in a lawsuit that must be answered under oath
The attorney submitted a series of interrogatories to discover information about the defendant's business practices.
O advogado apresentou uma série de interrogatórios para descobrir informações sobre as práticas comerciais do réu.
2. (Grammar/Adjective) Relating to or expressing a question
The interrogatory form in linguistics is used to pose questions.
A forma interrogatória na linguística é usada para fazer perguntas.
3. A question, especially one asked formally or officially
The police officer posed several interrogatories during the witness interview.
O policial fez várias interrogações durante a entrevista com a testemunha.
In the US legal system, interrogatories are a crucial part of the 'discovery' process where both sides of a lawsuit exchange information. This legal procedure is fundamental to civil litigation. In Brazil, similar formal questioning procedures exist in the judicial process, though the specific rules and terminology may vary slightly between federal and state courts.
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