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noun
- 1. a question that prompts or encourages the answer wanted: "after a few leading questions about his earlier life, he talked almost non-stop"
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- Leading question
Question that suggests a particular answer, often answerable with yes or no
A leading question is a question that suggests a particular answer and contains information the examiner is looking to have confirmed. The use of leading questions in court to elicit testimony is restricted in order to reduce the ability of the examiner to direct or influence the evidence presented. Depending on the circumstances, leading questions can be objectionable or proper. Wikipedia
