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Term: Leading Questions

Definition:

A leading question is one that suggests an answer, that implies that there is a proper answer. The term comes from law, where the courts insist that questions that suggest answers are not asked because they restrict the right of witnesses to speak freely.

See Also: Academic question; Hypothetical question; Question types; Rhetorical question

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