"direct examination" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: direct examinations [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} direct examination (countable and uncountable, plural direct examinations)
  1. (law) In a legal trial, the questioning of a witness by the attorney for the party who has called the witness to testify. Tags: countable, uncountable Synonyms: direct exam Related terms: cross-examination
    Sense id: en-direct_examination-en-noun-4CqcyNAD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries, Law Topics: law

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