leading question meaning

UK /ˈliːdɪŋ ˈkwɛstʃən/ US /ˈlidɪŋ ˈkwɛstʃən/ 4 syllables

leading question (noun): a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination.

Definition of leading question

  1. a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination

    Type of: question

How to pronounce leading question

leading question is pronounced /ˈliːdɪŋ ˈkwɛstʃən/ in British English and /ˈlidɪŋ ˈkwɛstʃən/ in American English. It has 4 syllables.

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