leading question

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Definitions of leading question
  1. noun
    a question phrased in such a way as to suggest the desired answer; a lawyer may ask leading questions on cross-examination
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    interrogation, interrogative, interrogative sentence, question
    a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
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