| Pronunciation: | | 'leding'kweschun
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| | Definition: | | [n] a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination |
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| | See Also: | | cross-examination, interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence, question |
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| Legal Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | A question that suggests the answer desired of the witness. A party generally may not ask one's own witness leading questions. Leading questions may be asked only of hostile witnesses and on cross-examination. |
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