direct examination

American  

noun

Law.

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

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Example Sentences

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

Skaggs’ lawyers, however, pointed out that the defense has taken longer to cross-examine witnesses than it took them to conduct the direct examinations.

From Los Angeles Times

Former federal prosecutor Barb McQuade said she thought Cohen's "direct examination went about as well as could be expected for the prosecution."

From Salon

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

From Salon

“So we would be kind of in and out of the ER unfortunately when the manic episodes arose,” she said during direct examination by Devlin.

From Seattle Times