a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination
a question that leads the interviewee into giving a response, by implying the desired answer within the question itself
a question that suggests (or demands) the answer the interrogator wants to hear
a question that suggests what answer is desired or leads to the desired answer
a question which attempts to direct a respondant to a particular answer or implies a "correct" response
a question which contains or implies its own answer, and invites the witness to givethe answer suggested by the attorney or interviewer
a question an attorney asks a witness in a trial which, by its very wording, suggests how the attorney would like the witness to answer. Leading questions are permissible during cross-examination but not during direct examination.
A question that leads a respondent to give a particular answer. Often used in push polling. A classic example in a 1980s pseudo-survey was "Do you want Soviet-style conditions imposed on Australia?" The inevitable answer of No was interpreted as support for a particular policy.
A question which suggests an answer with which the witness is asked to agree. Form of questioning used during cross-examination and generally not permitted during direct examination.
A question that suggests to a witness the answer the attorney wants to hear.
A question that instructs the witness how to answer, puts words into the witness's mouth, or suggests a desired answer.
One which suggests to a witness the answer desired. Prohibited on direct examination.
A question that suggests to the witness the answer desired.
A question which suggests an answer; usually answerable by "yes" or "no". For example: "Did you see David at 3 p.m.?" These are forbidden to ensure that the witness is not coached by their lawyer through his or her testimony. The proper form would be: "At what time did you see David?" Leading questions are only acceptable in cross-examination or where a witness is declared hostile.
A question that suggests the answer wanted from a witness. A party generally may not ask its own witness leading questions. Leading questions may be asked only of hostile witnesses and on cross-examination.
A question that instructs a witness how to answer or suggests which answer is desired. These questions are usually prohibited on direct examination.
In common law systems that rely on testimony by witnesses, a leading question is a question that suggests the answer or contains the information the examiner is looking for.