direct examination

n. The formal interrogation of a witness by his or her lawyer: The witness was asked on direct examination to describe what he had seen.

direct′ examina′tion

n. the initial questioning to elicit a witness's testimony, as at a trial or hearing, by the side that called the witness.

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direct examination - (law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witnessinterrogatory, examination, interrogation - formal systematic questioninglaw, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"

Direct Examination

The primary questioning of a witness during a trial that is conducted by the side for which that person is acting as a witness.

During the course of a direct examination, the attorney who is conducting the interrogation generally asks specific questions that provide the foundation of the case. After a witness is directly examined, the opposing side conducts a cross-examination, the purpose of which is to impeach or test the validity of the testimony.

direct examination

n. the first questioning of a witness during a trial or deposition (testimony out of court), as distinguished from cross-examination by opposing attorneys and re-direct examination when the witness is again questioned by the original attorney. (See: witness, testimony, cross-examination, deposition)

direct examination

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noun (law) the initial questioning of a witness by the party that called the witness

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interrogatory
examination
interrogation
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