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Vernehmung

Substantiv

full

interrogation

noun

Comparative law notes

Germany

Since a Vernehmung also involves questioning someone other than a suspect or defendant (like an expert witness), this translation is not an exact match.

Definitions of interrogation

English

a formal questioning, usually as part of an investigation by police

Torture is reported to be a part of the interrogation process in over 60 countries.