1. A series of written questions submitted by one party to another in a legal proceeding, to be answered under oath.
Usage: Legal term; plural form; Used in civil litigation and discovery process

Examples

• The plaintiff's attorney filed interrogatories asking the defendant to provide details about the accident.
• The defendant had 30 days to respond to the interrogatories in writing.
• Interrogatories are a common tool used during the discovery phase of a lawsuit.
• The witness was required to answer the interrogatories truthfully under penalty of perjury.
• The lawyer prepared comprehensive interrogatories to gather evidence for the trial.