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investigative

/ɪnˈvɛstɪɡətɪv/ adjective C1
  1. Of or pertaining to investigation or an investigation.
  2. Inquisitive; curious.
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Consequently, modern investigative protocols increasingly emphasize the necessity of open-ended questioning to avoid inadvertently contaminating a witness's fragile mental record.
The Unreliable Witness, p. 1 · C2

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