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PRONUNCIATION OF LEADING QUESTION

leading question  [ˈliːdɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LEADING QUESTION

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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Leading question is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LEADING QUESTION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Leading question

In common law systems that rely on testimony by witnesses, a leading question or suggestive interrogation is a question that suggests the particular answer or contains the information the examiner is looking to have confirmed. Their use is restricted in eliciting testimony in court, to reduce the ability of the examiner to direct or influence the evidence presented. Depending on the circumstances, leading questions can be objectionable or proper. For example, this question is leading: ▪ Were you at KC's bar on the night of July 15? It suggests what location the witness visited on the night in question. The same question in a non-leading form would be: ▪ Where were you on the night of July 15? This form of question does not suggest to the witness the answer the examiner hopes to elicit. Leading questions might instead name a particular person rather than asking "who?", indicate a specific time rather than asking "when?", and so on. Leading questions may often be answerable with a yes or no. The propriety of leading questions generally depends on the relationship of the witness to the party conducting the examination.

Definition of leading question in the English dictionary

The definition of leading question in the dictionary is a question phrased in a manner that tends to suggest the desired answer, such as What do you think of the horrible effects of pollution?.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LEADING QUESTION


beading
ˈbiːdɪŋ
bleeding
ˈbliːdɪŋ
breast-feeding
ˈbrɛstfiːdɪŋ
breeding
ˈbriːdɪŋ
exceeding
ɪkˈsiːdɪŋ
feeding
ˈfiːdɪŋ
leading
ˈliːdɪŋ
linebreeding
ˈlaɪnˌbriːdɪŋ
misleading
mɪsˈliːdɪŋ
mispleading
mɪsˈpliːdɪŋ
pleading
ˈpliːdɪŋ
preceding
prɪˈsiːdɪŋ
proceeding
prəˈsiːdɪŋ
proofreading
ˈpruːfˌriːdɪŋ
reading
ˈriːdɪŋ
receding
rɪˈsiːdɪŋ
speeding
ˈspiːdɪŋ
succeeding
səkˈsiːdɪŋ
voice-leading
ˈvɔɪsˌliːdɪŋ
weeding
ˈwiːdɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LEADING QUESTION

leading aircraftsman
leading aircraftsmen
leading aircraftswoman
leading aircraftswomen
leading aircraftwoman
leading aircraftwomen
leading article
leading case
leading counsel
leading dog
leading edge
leading lady
leading light
leading man
leading note
leading rating
leading rein
leading reins
leading role
leading strings

WORDS THAT END LIKE LEADING QUESTION

accreditation
bastion
beyond (all) question
call in question
combustion
congestion
digestion
exhaustion
good question
heat of combustion
in question
indigestion
ingestion
open question
out of the question
pop the question
put the question
question
suggestion
trick question
yes/no question

Synonyms and antonyms of leading question in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «leading question» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LEADING QUESTION

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Translator English - Chinese

引导性问题
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

pregunta capciosa
570 millions of speakers

English

leading question
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

प्रमुख सवाल
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

السؤال الرائدة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

наводящий вопрос
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

questão de liderança
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

নেতৃস্থানীয় প্রশ্ন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

leader question
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Soalan utama
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Suggestivfrage
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

誘導尋問
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

주요 질문
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pitakonan utama
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

câu hỏi trước tiên
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

முன்னணி கேள்வி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अग्रगण्य प्रश्न
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Önde gelen soru
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

domanda principale
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

wiodącym pytanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

пряме запитання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

întrebare de conducere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διερευνητική ερώτηση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

voorste vraag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

ledande fråga
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

ledende spørsmål
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of leading question

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LEADING QUESTION»

The term «leading question» is normally little used and occupies the 119.310 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LEADING QUESTION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about leading question

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LEADING QUESTION»

Discover the use of leading question in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to leading question and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Evidence
Definition of “leading”: A leading question is one that suggests to the witness the answer desired by the questioner. McC, p. 9. Example: D is charged with armed bank robbery. W, a teller, has just testified that D walked up to her and demanded  ...
Steven Emanuel, 2007
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Communication and Law Enforcement
The Leading Question Anyone who has ever appeared as a witness in a court proceeding has been asked some type of leading question. A leading question is used largely for confirming details that have come to light in previous interrogation ...
Dennis F. Gundersen, Robert Hopper, 1988
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Psychology, Law, and Criminal Justice: International ...
However, there must be a clear appreciation that a leading style of questioning may have limited evidential value in criminal procedings. Leading questions A leading question is one which implies the answer. Such questions would usually not ...
Graham Davies, 1996
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Judicial and Statutory Definitions of Words and Phrases
LEADING QUESTION A "question is leading" when it suggests the desired answer to the witness. El Paso & S. W. Ry. Co. v. Welter (Tex.) 125 S. W. 45, 49. " Leading questions" are such as suggest answers favorable to the interests of the party ...
‎1914
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Art of Advocacy Series: Direct Examination
79, 489 S.E.2d 380 (1997) (whether to allow leading question on direct examination is discretionary with trial court). 9 See, e.g., Cal. Evid. Code § 764 ( leading question is question that suggests to witness answer examining party desires).
Scott Baldwin, 2013
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Testimony Taken Before the Senate on Charges Against De Witt ...
Now, it is utterly impossible, I submit, Mr. President, at all to determine what a leading question is, and what is not a leading question. To-day our highest courts of judicature are yet determining the question whether a particular question put to  ...
New York (State). Legislature. Senate, De Witt C. Ellis, 1877
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Is it Admissible?
A leading question is one which suggests the desired response and often may be answered “yes” or “no. People v. Abel, 271 P.3d 1040 (Cal, 2012). Questions calling for a “yes” or “no” answer are not “leading questions” 2 Imm v. Chaney, 287 ...
Ashley S. Lipson, 1998
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Textbook on The Law of Evidence
Consequences of Asking a Leading Question When a leading question has been put but ruled out, it may either be allowed to be phrased in proper form and put again, or the witness may be prevented from answering at all on the subject of ...
M. Monir
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Decisions and Orders of the National Labor Relations Board, ...
about the use of the word "only" was in response to a leading question, and s)»| qualified the response testifying that she was told that if enough (Sards were signed there could be a vote; (4) Mary Paw- ley answered a leading question framed ...
National Labor Relations Board
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Brain Power: Learn to Improve Your Thinking Skills
From one point of view, a leading question is really an opinion dressed up to look like a question. As a lecturer, I frequently get questions from members of an audience such as “Dr. Albrecht, don't you think people should try to develop all of  ...
Karl Albrecht, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LEADING QUESTION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term leading question is used in the context of the following news items.
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In-House Teams Have Data Aplenty, but How Reliable and …
For example, a leading question will distort answers, and multiple choice questions raise many methodological risks. Simple yes/no questions ... «Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, Jul 15»
2
Judge Rejects State Witness
Kunya: For the record I'm Henry Kunya for the defense. I object to that kind of leading question. Jatiko: Did you force him to say what he said? «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
3
Growing up Fong
I'm sure the leading question she's asked is, “Is he really like that all the time?” followed immediately by “How do you put up with him all the ... «Piqua Daily Call, Jul 15»
4
The joys (and pains) of growing up Fong
I'm sure the leading question she's asked is, “Is he really like that all the time?” followed immediately by “How do you put up with him all the ... «Troy Daily News, Jul 15»
5
Anusit dismisses claim of plot
What was the purpose of the source [in making] such a statement? Was it to warn or just posing a leading question to test the water?" he said. «The Nation, Jul 15»
6
M'lady's Records Charges Women 77 Cents for Every Dollar They …
Excellent leading question, haha. I don't know, is it illegal for every restaurant I ever worked in as a kid to give discounts to police just for being ... «Willamette Week, Jul 15»
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Q&A: playwright Ravi Jain on his Panamania play, Gimme Shelter
Climate change is the leading question for our time. You have an interesting and diverse background, as you studied at the London Academy ... «Quill & Quire, Jul 15»
8
Getting pulled over: Do you know your rights?
Even if an officer asks a leading question, Markowitz says his advice stays the same. "When they say, 'If I search your car, am I going to find ... «KTRK-TV, Jul 15»
9
Ohio County judge criticizes prosecution grand jury tactics
... grand jury, read the police report to the person and have the person off the street simply answer 'yes' or 'correct' to every leading question.". «mySanAntonio.com, Jul 15»
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TTN July-August 2015 Outlook: Four for July
The leading question in the sphere of monetary policy remains when will the Federal Reserve begin a new cycle of removing accommodation ... «FXStreet, Jul 15»

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