direct exam

A form of direct examination — In a legal trial, the questioning of a witness by the attorney for the party who has called the witness to testify.

Meanings

noundirect exam (plural direct exams)

plural direct exams

  1. abbreviationclippinglawClipping of direct examination.

Synonyms & antonyms

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