A term that describes vigorous questioning, usually by the police of a suspect in custody. Other than providing his name and address, the suspect is not obligated to answer the questions, and the fact that he has remained silent generally cannot be used by the prosecution to help prove that he is guilty of a crime. If the suspect has asked for a lawyer, the police must cease questioning. If they do not, they cannot use the answers against the suspect at trial.
- The act of interrogating or questioning; examination by questions; inquiry.
- A question put; an inquiry.
- ?, Indicates that the sentence with which it is connected is a question. It is used to express doubt, or to mark a query. Also called an interrogation point or question mark.
Interrogation refers to the process of questioning someone, often in a formal or systematic way, to obtain information or elicit specific responses. It is commonly used in legal, investigative, or intelligence contexts to gather details about a situation, uncover evidence, or determine the truthfulness of statements. Interrogations can involve various techniques, such as direct questioning, interviews, or more structured approaches like interrogation tactics used by law enforcement or intelligence agencies. The goal is typically to gather accurate and useful information while adhering to legal and ethical guidelines.
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