direct examination

noun

, Law.

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

Example Sentences

Cross-examination is to ask questions, not to make declarative statements to test the story told on direct examination.

From The Daily Beast

During direct examination, Assistant U.S. Attorney John Zach asked: “How long had fake trading been going on?”

From The Daily Beast

Yates had already damaged him sadly, and Mr. Belcher felt that it would not do to provoke a re-direct examination.

From Project Gutenberg

Never was anatomical forecast more fully confirmed by direct examination.

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Tom, he said, did you tell the truth in your direct examination?

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But the moment they reached the road the awe of the place left them, and the direct examination of poor Jube commenced.

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Furthermore, he declares on direct examination that my client's handwriting is not the same as that of the despatch.

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