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direct examination

/daɪˈrekt ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/

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/daɪˈrekt ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/C1formallegal
  • ruПервоначальный допрос свидетеля стороной, вызвавшей его для дачи показаний, используемый для получения доказательств и установления фактов в судебном процессе.

The initial questioning of a witness by the party who called them to testify, used to elicit evidence and establish facts in a legal proceeding.

  1. Legal questioningC1formal

    The initial questioning of a witness by the party who called them to testify, used to present evidence and establish facts.

    ruПрямой допрос

    • The lawyer conducted a thorough direct examination of the eyewitness.
    • During direct examination, the witness described what they saw at the scene.
    • The prosecutor's direct examination lasted for over an hour.