直ちょく接せつ尋じん問もん

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Meanings

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noun

direct examination; examination-in-chief

law

Legal term used in court proceedings, referring to the questioning of a witness by the party who called them. Contrasts with 反対尋問 (cross-examination).

Kanji

直straightaway, honesty, frankness
接touch, contact, adjoin
尋inquire, fathom, look for
問question, ask, problem

Similar words

反はん対たい尋じん問もん
反対尋問 is cross-examination by the opposing party, while 直接尋問 is direct examination by the calling party.
主しゅ尋じん問もん
主尋問 is a synonym for direct examination, often used interchangeably with 直接尋問.

Etymology

Compound of 直接 (direct) and 尋問 (questioning, examination). The term is a direct translation of the English legal phrase 'direct examination'.