leading question

leading question. A question that suggests the answer to the person being interrogated; esp., a question that may be answered by a mere “yes” or “no.” • Leading questions are generally allowed only in cross-examination. — Also termed categorical question; suggestive question; suggestive interrogation. [Cases: Witnesses 239. C.J.S. Witnesses § 415.]

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译者李科，毕业于世界顶级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与国家安全审查相关的法律文件。