Direct Examination
/dɪˈrɛkt ɪgˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
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- (n.) The initial questioning of a witness by the party who called the witness to testify, aiming to establish facts favoring that party's case.
During direct examination, the attorney elicited key testimony from their witness.
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Direct examination is a critical phase of trial practice where questions are open-ended to allow the witness to tell their story without leading questions.
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