direct examination
noun[U]
LAWukusasituationin which alawyerin acourtoflawasksquestionsof apersonwho has beenorderedto come to thecourtandstatewhat theyknowabout alegalcase:
Testifying ondirectexamination, thewitnesssaid thatsexualharassmentandrespectfulworkplacepolicieswereclearlypostedin thestore.