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/lee"ding/a question so worded as to suggest the proper or desired answer.[1815-25]
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leading question — see question 1 Merriam Webster’s Dictionary of Law. Merriam Webster. 1996. leading question … Law dictionary
Leading question — Leading Lead ing, a. Guiding; directing; controlling; foremost; as, a leading motive; a leading man; a leading example. {Lead ing*ly}, adv. [1913 Webster] {Leading case} (Law), a reported decision which has come to be regarded as settling the law … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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leading question — In law, a leading question is one which suggests an expected answer to the witness, and the use of such questions is strictly controlled by Judges Rules. In general use the term is often extended to mean a ‘loaded’ or ‘searching’ question, i.e.… … Modern English usage
leading question — noun count a question asked in such a way that it tricks or forces someone to give you the answer you want … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
leading question — leading questions N COUNT A leading question is expressed in such a way that it suggests what the answer should be … English dictionary
leading question — ► NOUN ▪ a question that prompts or encourages the answer wanted … English terms dictionary
leading question — [lēd′iŋ] n. a question put in such a way as to suggest the answer sought … English World dictionary
Leading question — In common law systems that rely on testimony by witnesses, a leading question is a question that suggests the answer or contains the information the examiner is looking for. For example, this question is leading:* You were at Duffy s bar on the… … Wikipedia
leading question — noun a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross examination • Hypernyms: ↑question, ↑interrogation, ↑interrogative, ↑interrogative sentence • Part Holonyms: ↑cross examination *… … Useful english dictionary
leading question — UK / US noun [countable] Word forms leading question : singular leading question plural leading questions a question asked in such a way that it tricks or forces someone to give you the answer that you want … English dictionary
