puttage

/ˈpʊtɪd͡ʒ/

Etymology

From put + -age, perhaps because the questions posed are often introduced with the expression “I put it to you that …”.

puttage means The putting of questions to a witness during cross-examination in accordance with the Rule in Browne v Dunn, specifically, questions that present a version of events that contradicts the witness's own testimony in order to elicit denials or explanations. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.

noun

The putting of questions to a witness during cross-examination in accordance with the Rule in Browne v Dunn, specifically, questions that present a version of events that contradicts the witness's own testimony in order to elicit denials or explanations.