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Term: INTERROGATEE
Definition: An interrogatee is a person who is being questioned by someone in authority, such as a police officer or a lawyer. They are the person who is being asked questions and expected to provide answers. Another word for an interrogatee is an interrogee.
Definition: A person who is interrogated.
Example: The police officer questioned the suspect, who became the interrogatee.
Explanation: In this example, the suspect is the person being questioned by the police officer. Therefore, the suspect is the interrogatee.
Also termed: interrogee
Example: During the trial, the witness was called to the stand and became the interrogee.
Explanation: In this example, the witness is the person being questioned during the trial. Therefore, the witness is the interrogee.