Biased Question
/ˈbaɪəst ˈkwɛs.tʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) A question framed to elicit a particular response, thereby influencing testimony or evidence unduly.
The lawyer objected, arguing that it was a biased question designed to mislead the witness.
Forms
- biased questions
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Commentary
Biased questions often arise in cross-examination; avoiding them is crucial to maintaining fairness in legal proceedings.
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