interrogatory

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Noun

interrogatory (plural interrogatories)

1. (legal) A formal question submitted to opposing party to answer, generally governed by court rule.
   • 2013, James J. Gross, It's Splitsville: Surviving Your Divorce (page 240)

     If those attempts are unsuccessful, the attorney requesting the interrogatories may file a motion for sanctions with the court. The sanctions range from attorney fees to prohibiting the nonanswering party from presenting or defending claims.

2. A question; an interrogation.

Adjective

interrogatory

1. Serving to interrogate; questioning.

   an interrogatory glance

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