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direct examination

American  

noun

Law.
  1. the first interrogation of a witness by the side that has called that witness.


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Unlike a lawyer conducting direct examination of their own client, Savitt was allowed to lead, she instructed Musk.

From BBC ● May 6, 2026

This direct examination allowed them to see how diabetes influences heart biology in real human patients rather than relying solely on animal models.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 4, 2026

During direct examination, he actually cut a pitiful rather than a conniving or bullying figure.

From Slate ● May 14, 2024

The direct examination is going to be relatively short and to the point.

From Salon ● Apr. 23, 2024

I had done the direct examination of all of the witnesses and was surprised when I realized that it was already 5:00 p.m.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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