puttage

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Australia/ˈpʊtɪd͡ʒ/

noun

The putting of questions to a witness during cross-examination in accordance with the Rule in Browne v Dunn, specifically, questions that present a version of events that contradicts the witness's own testimony in order to elicit denials or explanations.

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Meanings

nounputtage (uncountable)
  1. uncountablelawThe putting of questions to a witness during cross-examination in accordance with the Rule in Browne v Dunn, specifically, questions that present a version of events that contradicts the witness's own testimony in order to elicit denials or explanations.

Origin

From put + -age, perhaps because the questions posed are often introduced with the expression “I put it to you that …”.

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APA

puttage. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/puttage

MLA

“puttage.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/puttage. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “puttage,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/puttage.

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